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till I die, I will not deny my integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I will never concede that you are right; I will defend my integrity until I die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Far be it from me to say that you are right; till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Far be it from me That I should say you are right; Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Far be it from me that I should declare you right; Until I die, I will not give up my integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Far be it from me that I should declare you right; Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Far be it from me that I should declare you right; Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Far be it from me that I should declare you right; Till I breathe my last I will not remove my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Far be it from me that I should admit you are right [in your accusations against me]; Until I die, I will not remove my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will never affirm that you are right. I will maintain my integrity until I die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will never affirm that you are right. I will maintain my integrity until I die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Far be it from me that I should justify you: Till I die I will not put away mine integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Until the day I die, I will refuse to do wrong by saying you are right, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not put away mine integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It's unthinkable for me to admit that you are right. Until I breathe my last breath, I will never give up my claim of integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will never say that you men are right; I will insist on my innocence to my dying day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Far be it from me to admit that you're right! I intend to maintain my integrity even if it kills me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will never declare that you three are in the right; until I die, I will not set aside my integrity! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Far be it from me that I should justify you. Until I die I will not put away my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Far be it from me that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Far be it from me that I should justify you. Until I die I will not put away my integrity from me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Defilement to me—if I justify you, "" Until I expire I do not turn aside my integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Pollution to me -- if I justify you, Till I expire I turn not aside mine integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Far be it to me if I shall justify you: till I expire I will not remove my integrity from me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />God forbid that I should judge you to be just: till I die I will not depart from my innocence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Far be it from me that I should judge you to be right, for, until I expire, I will not withdraw from my innocence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Far be it from me to account you right; till I die I will not renounce my innocence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Far be it from me to say that you are right; until I die I will not put away my integrity from me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />God forbid that I should do evil, till I die I will not remove my innocence from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God forbid me until I shall die, my integrity will not depart from me!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Far be it from me that I should justify you; Till I die I will not put away mine integrity from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Far be it from me that I should justify you till I die; for I will not let go my innocence,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/27-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=3961" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/27.htm">Job Affirms His Integrity</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2486.htm" title="2486: ḥā·lî·lāh (Interjection:: 3fs) -- Far be it! Or chalilah; a directive from chalal; literal for a profaned thing; used Far be it!">I will never</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/6663.htm" title="6663: ’aṣ·dîq (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To be just or righteous. A primitive root; to be right.">say that you are right;</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I will maintain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: ’ā·sîr (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8538.htm" title="8538: tum·mā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Integrity. Feminine of tom; innocence.">my integrity</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/1478.htm" title="1478: ’eḡ·wā‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To expire, perish, die. A primitive root; to breathe out, i.e. expire.">I die.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-22.htm">Job 1:22</a></span><br />In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/13-15.htm">Job 13:15</a></span><br />Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-11.htm">Job 23:11-12</a></span><br />My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. / I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-6.htm">Job 31:6</a></span><br />let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1</a></span><br />Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Psalm 7:8</a></span><br />The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Psalm 18:20-24</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-33.htm">Psalm 37:33</a></span><br />the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Proverbs 11:3</a></span><br />The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Proverbs 12:17</a></span><br />He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7-9</a></span><br />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. / The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! / Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4</a></span><br />Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a></span><br />You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove my integrity from me.</p><p class="hdg">justify</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-3.htm">Job 32:3</a></b></br> Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and <i>yet</i> had condemned Job.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/42-7.htm">Job 42:7</a></b></br> And it was <i>so</i>, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me <i>the thing that is</i> right, as my servant Job <i>hath</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/25-1.htm">Deuteronomy 25:1</a></b></br> If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that <i>the judges</i> may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.</p><p class="hdg">I will not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/2-9.htm">Job 2:9</a></b></br> Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-15.htm">Job 13:15</a></b></br> Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a></b></br> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment <i>was</i> as a robe and a diadem.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/20-4.htm">Admit</a> <a href="/job/26-6.htm">Death</a> <a href="/job/21-31.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/job/8-18.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/job/14-14.htm">Die</a> <a href="/job/13-19.htm">Expire</a> <a href="/job/22-23.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/job/8-20.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/job/9-20.htm">Justify</a> <a href="/acts/15-20.htm">Pollution</a> <a href="/job/24-2.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/job/27-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/job/24-18.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/40-14.htm">Admit</a> <a href="/job/27-15.htm">Death</a> <a href="/job/28-27.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-7.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/job/29-18.htm">Die</a> <a href="/job/29-18.htm">Expire</a> <a href="/job/28-4.htm">Far</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-10.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/job/31-6.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/job/33-32.htm">Justify</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-10.htm">Pollution</a> <a href="/job/34-20.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/job/29-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/job/28-28.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Job 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/27-1.htm">Job protests his sincerity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/27-8.htm">The hypocrite is without hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/27-11.htm">The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will never say that you are right;</b><br>In this phrase, Job is addressing his friends, who have accused him of wrongdoing as the cause of his suffering. Job's refusal to concede to their accusations highlights his steadfastness in maintaining his innocence. This reflects the broader theme of the book, which deals with the question of why the righteous suffer. Job's friends represent a common belief in retributive justice, where suffering is seen as a direct result of sin. Job's stance challenges this notion, emphasizing that his suffering is not due to personal sin. This phrase also underscores the importance of truth and integrity, as Job refuses to falsely admit guilt to appease his friends.<p><b>I will maintain my integrity until I die.</b><br>Job's commitment to maintaining his integrity is a central theme in the book. Integrity, in this context, refers to Job's moral and spiritual uprightness. Despite his immense suffering and the pressure from his friends to confess to sins he did not commit, Job remains resolute in his righteousness. This mirrors the biblical principle found in <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Proverbs 11:3</a>, which states, "The integrity of the upright guides them." Job's determination to uphold his integrity can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's own commitment to righteousness and truth, even unto death. Job's unwavering integrity serves as an example of faithfulness and perseverance in the face of trials, aligning with the New Testament teachings on enduring suffering for the sake of righteousness (<a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, suggesting his suffering is due to sin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing to demonstrate his faithfulness and integrity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's righteousness, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_integrity.htm">Commitment to Integrity</a></b><br>Job's declaration emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity, even when falsely accused or misunderstood. Believers are called to uphold truth and righteousness regardless of external pressures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a></b><br>Job's resolve to maintain his integrity despite suffering serves as a model for enduring faith. Christians are encouraged to remain faithful to God, trusting in His ultimate justice and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_false_accusations.htm">The Danger of False Accusations</a></b><br>Job's friends wrongly accuse him, reminding us to be cautious in judging others' circumstances. We should seek to understand and support rather than condemn.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Job's experience teaches that suffering is not always a result of personal sin. It can be a test of faith and an opportunity for spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_clear_conscience.htm">The Power of a Clear Conscience</a></b><br>Job's confidence in his integrity provides peace and strength. Maintaining a clear conscience before God is crucial for spiritual resilience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job's_innocence_fit_with_sin.htm">If Job’s firm claim of innocence in Job 27:5–6 is correct, how do we reconcile this with Biblical teachings on universal human sin (e.g., Romans 3:23)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_persevere_through_challenges.htm">How do we persevere in life's challenges?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_personal_responsibility.htm">What does the Bible say about personal responsibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_judas_die.htm">How did Judas die? (Matthew 27:5 vs. Acts 1:18)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">God forbid that I should justify you.</span>--To admit the wickedness with which his friends charged him would have been to justify them--to say that they were right and he was wrong. This he resolves not to do.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span>- <span class="cmt_word">God forbid that I should justify you</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> allow that you have been right all along, and that I have drawn these judgments down upon me by secret sins. <span class="cmt_word">Till I die I will <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/27-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I will never</span><br /><span class="heb">חָלִ֣ילָה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·lî·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2486.htm">Strong's 2486: </a> </span><span class="str2">For, a profaned thing, far be it!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">declare that you are right;</span><br /><span class="heb">אַצְדִּ֪יק</span> <span class="translit">(’aṣ·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6663.htm">Strong's 6663: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be just or righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will maintain</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my integrity</span><br /><span class="heb">תֻּמָּתִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(tum·mā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8538.htm">Strong's 8538: </a> </span><span class="str2">Innocence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I die.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶגְוָ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(’eḡ·wā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1478.htm">Strong's 1478: </a> </span><span class="str2">To breathe out, expire</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/27-5.htm">OT Poetry: Job 27:5 Far be it from me that (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/27-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 27:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 27:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/27-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 27:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 27:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>