Job 13:15

15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely[a] defend my ways to his face.

Job 13:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
ESV
15 Though he slay me, I will hope in him; yet I will argue my ways to his face.
NLT
15 God might kill me, but I have no other hope. I am going to argue my case with him.
MSG
15 Because even if he killed me, I'd keep on hoping. I'd defend my innocence to the very end.
CSB
15 Even if He kills me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways before Him.

Job 13:15 In-Context

13 “Keep silent and let me speak; then let come to me what may.
14 Why do I put myself in jeopardy and take my life in my hands?
15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.
16 Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance, for no godless person would dare come before him!
17 Listen carefully to what I say; let my words ring in your ears.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Job 7:6
  • 2. Psalms 23:4; Psalms 27:1; Proverbs 14:32; Isaiah 12:2; Daniel 3:28
  • 3. S Job 5:8; Job 27:5

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "He will surely slay me; I have no hope —" / "yet I will"
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