Job 9:29 web — I shall be condemned. Why then do I labor in vain?

World English Bible

"I shall be condemned. Why then do I labor in vain?"

— Job 9:29, World English Bible

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KJV
“If I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?”
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ASV
“I shall be condemned; Why then do I labor in vain? ”
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NET
“If I am guilty, why then weary myself in vain?”
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DRB
“But if so also I am wicked, why have I laboured in vain?”
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BBE
“You will not let me be clear of sin! why then do I take trouble for nothing?”
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KJVA
“If I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?”
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Job 9 — Context

They have passed away as the swift ships, as the eagle that swoops on the prey.

If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and cheer up;'

I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that you will not hold me innocent.

I shall be condemned. Why then do I labor in vain?

If I wash myself with snow, and cleanse my hands with lye,

yet you will plunge me in the ditch. My own clothes shall abhor me.

For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, that we should come together in judgment.

Job 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:29 say?

Job 9:29 in the World English Bible reads: “I shall be condemned. Why then do I labor in vain?”

Where is Job 9:29 in the Bible?

Job 9:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, verse 29.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 9:29.

What translation should I read Job 9:29 in?

Job 9:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 9:29?

Job 9:29 reads (WEB): “I shall be condemned. Why then do I labor in vain?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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