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My conscience is clear for as long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach <i>me</i> so long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go; My heart shall not reproach <i>me</i> as long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I have kept hold of my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not rebuke any of my days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not reproach any of my days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not reproach any of my days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not reproach any of my days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I hold fast my uprightness <i>and</i> my right standing with God and I will not let them go; My heart does not reproach me for any of my days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will cling to my righteousness and never let it go. My conscience will not accuse me as long as I live!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will cling to my righteousness and never let it go. My conscience will not accuse me as long as I live! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />because each day my conscience agrees that I am innocent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I cling to my righteousness and won't let go. My conscience won't accuse me as long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will never give up my claim to be right; my conscience is clear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I'll retain my righteousness and not compromise it; my conscience won't rebuke me at any time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will maintain my righteousness and never let it go; my conscience will not reproach me for as long as I live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I hold fast to my righteousness, and will not let it go. My conscience will not accuse me as long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I hold fast to my righteousness, and will not let it go. My heart will not reproach me so long as I live. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />On my righteousness I have laid hold, "" And I do not let it go, "" My heart does not reproach me while I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> On my righteousness I have laid hold, And I do not let it go, My heart doth not reproach me while I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My justice I held fast, and I will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach from my days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My justification, which I have begun to hold, I will not forsake: for my heart doth not reprehend me in all my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My justice I maintain and I will not relinquish it; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I hold fast my righteousness, and will not let it go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go; my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go; My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />but keeping fast to <i>my</i> righteousness I will by no means let it go: for I am not conscious to myself of having done any thing amiss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/27-6.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=3967" 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">5</span>I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zaq·tî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">I will cling to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: bə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯî (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">my righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and never</a> <a href="/hebrew/7503.htm" title="7503: ’ar·pe·hā (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- Sink, relax. A primitive root; to slacken.">let go.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: mî·yā·māy (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">As long as I live,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">my conscience</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.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: ye·ḥĕ·rap̄ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">accuse me.</a> </span><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="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1-2</a></span><br />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.<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/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/37-31.htm">Psalm 37:31</a></span><br />The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-30.htm">Psalm 119:30</a></span><br />I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.<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/4-25.htm">Proverbs 4:25-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-9.htm">Ezekiel 18:9</a></span><br />He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21</a></span><br />Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7</a></span><br />Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">1 John 2:29</a></span><br />If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a></span><br />My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.</p><p class="hdg">I hold fast</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that <i>there is</i> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Psalm 18:20-23</a></b></br> The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-13.htm">Proverbs 4:13</a></b></br> Take fast hold of instruction; let <i>her</i> not go: keep her; for she <i>is</i> thy life.</p><p class="hdg">my heart</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a></b></br> And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and <i>toward</i> men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">2 Corinthians 12:11</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">1 John 3:20,21</a></b></br> For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things… </p><p class="hdg">so long as I live.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Conscience</a> <a href="/job/23-11.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/job/23-16.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/26-9.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/job/26-5.htm">Live</a> <a href="/job/16-21.htm">Maintain</a> <a href="/job/11-6.htm">Part</a> <a href="/job/20-3.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">Reproacheth</a> <a href="/job/8-6.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/job/22-30.htm">Safe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/8-9.htm">Conscience</a> <a href="/job/36-8.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/job/29-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/27-20.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/job/28-4.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Maintain</a> <a href="/job/32-17.htm">Part</a> <a href="/psalms/4-2.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/psalms/44-16.htm">Reproacheth</a> <a href="/job/29-14.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/job/36-7.htm">Safe</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'; 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In the context of the book, Job is responding to his friends who insist that his suffering must be due to some hidden sin. This phrase underscores Job's belief in his innocence and his refusal to falsely confess to sins he did not commit. The concept of righteousness in the Old Testament often relates to living in accordance with God's laws and maintaining moral integrity. Job's determination can be compared to the perseverance of the prophets, such as Daniel, who remained faithful despite trials. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of holding fast to one's faith, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a>, which encourages believers to hold unswervingly to the hope they profess.<p><b>As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.</b><br>Job's assertion about his conscience highlights the importance of inner moral conviction. In the ancient Near Eastern context, conscience was understood as an internal witness to one's actions and thoughts. Job's confidence in his clear conscience is significant, as it suggests a deep personal integrity and a life lived in alignment with God's standards. This mirrors the New Testament emphasis on a clear conscience before God, as seen in <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a>, where Paul speaks of striving to maintain a clear conscience before God and man. Job's statement also points to the future Christian understanding of the Holy Spirit's role in guiding and convicting believers, as seen in <a href="/john/16-8.htm">John 16:8</a>. The idea of a conscience that does not accuse aligns with the peace and assurance found in a life committed to God's righteousness.<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/f/friends_of_job.htm">Friends of Job</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/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing but ultimately vindicates him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/land_of_uz.htm">Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Job, a region believed to be located in the area of modern-day Jordan or northern Arabia.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_adversity.htm">Integrity in Adversity</a></b><br>Job's commitment to his righteousness despite immense suffering teaches us the importance of maintaining integrity even when circumstances are challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/conscience_and_righteousness.htm">Conscience and Righteousness</a></b><br>A clear conscience is a powerful testimony of one's faith and relationship with God. Job's statement reflects the peace that comes from living in alignment with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a></b><br>Job's determination to hold fast to his righteousness encourages believers to persevere in their faith, trusting in God's ultimate justice and vindication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Job's experience shows that suffering is not always a result of personal sin but can be a test of faith and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/vindication_by_god.htm">Vindication by God</a></b><br>Ultimately, it is God who vindicates the righteous. Job's account reminds us to seek God's approval above all else.<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_27_7-10_align_with_reality.htm">How does Job 27:7–10 reconcile with observable reality where the wicked sometimes prosper rather than face immediate punishment? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_judge_deceitful_hearts.htm">(Jeremiah 17:9) If the heart is so deceitful, why would a just God hold humans accountable for following their inherent nature?</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/where_did_the_taken_one_go.htm">What is The Satanic Temple's purpose and mission?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">My heart shall not reproach me.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">doth not reproach me for any of my days.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My righteousness I held fast, and will not let it go</span>. 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." <span class="cmt_word">My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live</span>. 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" (<a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a>; comp. <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Acts 23:1</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">2 Timothy 1:3</a>; <a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/27-6.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 hold fast</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶ֭חֱזַקְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zaq·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצִדְקָתִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and never</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">let go.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְפֶּ֑הָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·pe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7503.htm">Strong's 7503: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sink, relax</span><br /><br /><span class="word">As long as I live,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיָּמָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mî·yā·māy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my conscience</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝בָבִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> </span><span class="str2">Inner man, mind, will, heart</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</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">accuse me.</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶחֱרַ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(ye·ḥĕ·rap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/27-6.htm">OT Poetry: Job 27:6 I hold fast to my righteousness (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/27-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 27:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 27:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/27-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 27:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 27:7" /></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>