World English Bible
"Though I am righteous, my own mouth shall condemn me. Though I am blameless, it shall prove me perverse."
— Job 9:20, World English Bible
“If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.”
“Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse. ”
“Although I am innocent, my mouth would condemn me; although I am blameless, it would declare me perverse.”
“If I would justify myself, my own mouth shall condemn me: if I would shew myself innocent, he shall prove me wicked.”
“Though I was in the right, he would say that I was in the wrong; I have done no evil; but he says that I am a sinner.”
“If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.”
For he breaks me with a storm, and multiplies my wounds without cause.
He will not allow me to catch my breath, but fills me with bitterness.
If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty! If of justice, 'Who,' says he, 'will summon me?'
Though I am righteous, my own mouth shall condemn me. Though I am blameless, it shall prove me perverse.
I am blameless. I don't respect myself. I despise my life.
"It is all the same. Therefore I say he destroys the blameless and the wicked.
If the scourge kills suddenly, he will mock at the trial of the innocent.