27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my sad countenance, and brighten up,


In Context

24 The earth is given over into the hand of the wicked man; he covereth the faces of its judges. If not, who then is it?

25 And my days are swifter than a runner: they flee away, they see no good.

26 They pass by like skiffs of reed; as an eagle that swoops upon the prey.

27 If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my sad countenance, and brighten up,

28 I am afraid of all my sorrows; I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.

29 Be it that I am wicked, why then do I labour in vain?

Job 9:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself: ]

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression, and smile,'

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say: I will not speak so: I change my face, and am tormented with sorrow.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my'sad countenance, and be of good cheer;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and cheer up;'

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

9:27Though I say, 'I forget my talking, I forsake my corner, and I brighten up!'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself: