Job 27:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 27
Job’s Reply. 1 Job took up his theme again and said:
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- 27:2–6 As God lives…far be it: Job affirms two oaths about his innocence by the very God whom he has accused of violating his right. Such is the paradoxical situation of a tortured person who cannot give the lie to his personal justice, but also refuses to renounce God. He dares God to be “just” as he, Job, understands this.
Job 27:1-2
New International Version
Job’s Final Word to His Friends
27 And Job continued his discourse:(A)
Job 27:1-2
King James Version
27 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
2 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;
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