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


In Context

24 When a land falls into the hands of the wicked, he blindfolds its judges. If it is not he, then who is it?

25 "My days are swifter than a runner; they fly away without a glimpse of joy.

26 They skim past like boats of papyrus, like eagles swooping down on their prey.

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

28 I still dread all my sufferings, for I know you will not hold me innocent.

29 Since I am already found guilty, why should I struggle 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my sad countenance, and brighten up,

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: