Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
I could only beg my Judge for mercy.
New American Standard Bible
I would have to
King James Version
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
International Standard Version
Even if I'm in the right, I cannot answer him. I can only appeal for mercy.
A Conservative Version
Whom, though I were righteous, yet I would not answer. I would make supplication to my judge.
American Standard Version
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
Amplified
For though I were righteous, I could not answer.
I must appeal for mercy to my Opponent and Judge.
Bible in Basic English
Even if my cause was good, I would not be able to give an answer; I would make request for grace from him who was against me.
Darby Translation
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
Julia Smith Translation
Whom, if I was just, I shall not answer; I will make supplication to my judge.
King James 2000
For, though I were righteous, yet could I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
Lexham Expanded Bible
whom I cannot answer, even though I am righteous? From my judge I must implore grace.
Modern King James verseion
Whom, though I were righteous, yet I would not answer; I seek mercy for my judgment.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Yea though I be righteous, yet will I not give him one word again, but meekly submit myself to my judge.
NET Bible
Although I am innocent, I could not answer him; I could only plead with my judge for mercy.
New Heart English Bible
Though I were righteous, yet I wouldn't answer him. I would make supplication to my judge.
The Emphasized Bible
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, to be absolved, I would make supplication.
Webster
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
World English Bible
Though I were righteous, yet I wouldn't answer him. I would make supplication to my judge.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whom, though I were righteous, I answer not, For my judgment I make supplication.
Interlinear
Tsadaq
`anah
Chanan
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 9:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Third Speech: A Response To Bildad
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or choose my arguments against Him?
I could only beg my Judge for mercy.
I do not believe He would pay attention to what I said.
Names
Cross References
Job 8:5
and ask the Almighty for mercy,
Job 10:15
And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift up my head.
I am filled with shame
and aware of my affliction.
1 Kings 8:38-39
anyone from Your people Israel might have—
each man knowing his own afflictions
and spreading out his hands toward this temple
2 Chronicles 33:13
He prayed to Him, so He heard his petition and granted his request,
Job 5:8
and would present my case to Him.
Job 10:2
“Do not declare me guilty!
Let me know why You prosecute me.
Job 22:27
and you will fulfill your vows.
Job 23:7
and I would escape from my Judge
Job 34:31-32
“I have endured my punishment;
I will no longer act wickedly.
Jeremiah 31:9
but I will bring them back with consolation.
I will lead them to wadis filled with water
by a smooth way where they will not stumble,
for I am Israel’s Father,
and Ephraim is My firstborn.
Daniel 9:3
So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petitions, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
Daniel 9:18
Listen,
1 Corinthians 4:4
For I am not conscious of anything against myself, but I am not justified
1 Peter 2:23
He did not revile in return;
when He was suffering,
He did not threaten
but entrusted Himself to the One who judges