Job 9:27
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’”
A short, plain-language explanation of Job 9:27 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:”
King James Version · Public Domain“If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Though I say, `I forget my talking, I forsake my corner, and I brighten up!'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Job 9:27 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 7:11Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
- Job 7:13When I think my bed will comfort me and my couch will ease my complaint,
- Psalms 77:2In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted.
- Jeremiah 8:18My sorrow is beyond healing; my heart is faint within me.
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