Job 27:6 I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.

◄ Job 27:6 ►

New International Version
I will maintain my innocence and never let go of it; my conscience will not reproach me as long as I live.

New Living Translation
I will maintain my innocence without wavering. My conscience is clear for as long as I live.

English Standard Version
I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days.

Berean Standard Bible
I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.

King James Bible
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

New King James Version
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go; My heart shall not reproach me as long as I live.

New American Standard Bible
“I have kept hold of my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not rebuke any of my days.

NASB 1995
“I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not reproach any of my days.

NASB 1977
“I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not reproach any of my days.

Legacy Standard Bible
I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not reproach any of my days.

Amplified Bible
“I hold fast my uprightness and my right standing with God and I will not let them go; My heart does not reproach me for any of my days.

Christian Standard Bible
I will cling to my righteousness and never let it go. My conscience will not accuse me as long as I live!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will cling to my righteousness and never let it go. My conscience will not accuse me as long as I live!

American Standard Version
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

Contemporary English Version
because each day my conscience agrees that I am innocent.

English Revised Version
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I cling to my righteousness and won't let go. My conscience won't accuse me as long as I live.

Good News Translation
I will never give up my claim to be right; my conscience is clear.

International Standard Version
I'll retain my righteousness and not compromise it; my conscience won't rebuke me at any time.

Majority Standard Bible
I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.

NET Bible
I will maintain my righteousness and never let it go; my conscience will not reproach me for as long as I live.

New Heart English Bible
I hold fast to my righteousness, and will not let it go. My conscience will not accuse me as long as I live.

Webster's Bible Translation
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

World English Bible
I hold fast to my righteousness, and will not let it go. My heart will not reproach me so long as I live.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
On my righteousness I have laid hold, "" And I do not let it go, "" My heart does not reproach me while I live.

Young's Literal Translation
On my righteousness I have laid hold, And I do not let it go, My heart doth not reproach me while I live.

Smith's Literal Translation
My justice I held fast, and I will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach from my days.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
My justification, which I have begun to hold, I will not forsake: for my heart doth not reprehend me in all my life.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will not forsake my justification, which I have just begun to grasp, for my heart does not find blame for me in my whole life.

New American Bible
My justice I maintain and I will not relinquish it; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days.

New Revised Standard Version
I hold fast my righteousness, and will not let it go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go; my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall hold fast to my righteousness and I shall not let it go, and my heart does not chastise me from my days

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go; My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
but keeping fast to my righteousness I will by no means let it go: for I am not conscious to myself of having done any thing amiss.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Job Affirms His Integrity
…5I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. 6I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.

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Cross References

Psalm 26:1-2
Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.

Psalm 18:20-24
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ...

Psalm 7:8
The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.

Psalm 37:31
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

Psalm 119:30
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.

Proverbs 11:3
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.

Proverbs 4:25-27
Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. / Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.

Isaiah 33:15-16
He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.

Isaiah 50:7
Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.

Ezekiel 18:9
He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD.

1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,

1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

1 John 2:29
If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.

1 Corinthians 4:4
My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.

2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

Treasury of Scripture

My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

I hold fast

Job 2:3
And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

Psalm 18:20-23
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me…

Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

my heart

Acts 24:16
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

2 Corinthians 12:11
I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

1 John 3:20,21
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things…

so long as I live.

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Job 27

1. Job protests his sincerity
8. The hypocrite is without hope
11. The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses

Berean Study Bible

I will hold fast
The phrase "hold fast" in Hebrew is "חָזַק" (chazaq), which conveys a sense of strength, courage, and determination. In the context of Job's suffering, this phrase reflects his unwavering commitment to his integrity and moral principles. Despite the immense trials he faces, Job's resolve to maintain his righteousness is a testament to his faith and trust in God. This determination is a call to believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even when circumstances are challenging.

my righteousness
The Hebrew word for "righteousness" is "צְדָקָה" (tsedaqah), which encompasses justice, rightness, and ethical conduct. Job's claim to righteousness is not a declaration of sinlessness but rather an assertion of his sincere effort to live according to God's standards. In the conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the importance of living a life that reflects God's character, striving for holiness and integrity in all aspects of life.

and never let go
This phrase emphasizes Job's determination to cling to his righteousness despite external pressures. The imagery of not letting go suggests a tenacious grip, akin to a sailor holding onto a lifeline in a storm. For believers, this serves as an encouragement to persist in their faith and moral convictions, even when faced with adversity or temptation.

As long as I live
The Hebrew expression here is "עַד נְשָׁמָה" (ad neshamah), which literally means "until my breath." This signifies Job's lifelong commitment to his principles. It underscores the idea that righteousness is not a temporary state but a lifelong pursuit. For Christians, this is a reminder that faithfulness to God is a lifelong journey, requiring daily commitment and renewal.

my conscience
The term "conscience" in this context refers to the inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's actions. Job's reference to his conscience indicates his self-awareness and moral integrity. In the conservative Christian view, a clear conscience is vital for a healthy spiritual life, as it reflects alignment with God's will and truth.

will not accuse me
The Hebrew word for "accuse" is "יָרַע" (yarah), which can mean to reproach or find fault. Job's confidence that his conscience will not accuse him suggests his assurance in his integrity before God. This assurance is not based on self-righteousness but on a genuine relationship with God. For believers, it is a call to live in such a way that their conscience remains clear, knowing that they are accountable to God for their actions.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) My heart shall not reproach me.--Or, doth not reproach me for any of my days.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 6. - My righteousness I held fast, and will not let it go. Not only will Job never cease to maintain his integrity in the past, but he will hold fast to the same course of blameless life in the future. He will not "curse God, and die." Resolutely he will maintain his faith in God, and his dependence on him. "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live. This is probably the true meaning, though some suggest "My heart doth not reproach me for any of my days" Job determines to "have always a conscience void of offence, both toward God and toward man" (Acts 24:16; comp. Acts 23:1; 1 Corinthians 4:4; 2 Timothy 1:3; 1 John 3:21).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

I will hold fast
הֶ֭חֱזַקְתִּי (he·ḥĕ·zaq·tî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

my righteousness
בְּצִדְקָתִ֣י (bə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯî)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

and never
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

let go.
אַרְפֶּ֑הָ (’ar·pe·hā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7503: Sink, relax

As long as I live,
מִיָּמָֽי׃ (mî·yā·māy)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3117: A day

my conscience
לְ֝בָבִ֗י (lə·ḇā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

will not
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

accuse me.
יֶחֱרַ֥ף (ye·ḥĕ·rap̄)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2778: To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter

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