Job 27:1-10

1Job continued his poems and said,

2“I swear an oath by God, the one who has taken away my rights, by the Almighty, who has made my life bitter:

3‘As long as there is one breath ⌞left⌟ in me and God’s breath fills my nostrils,

4my lips will not say anything wrong, and my tongue will not mumble anything deceitful.’

5It’s unthinkable for me to admit that you are right. Until I breathe my last breath, I will never give up my claim of integrity.

6I cling to my righteousness and won’t let go. My conscience won’t accuse me as long as I live.

7“Let my enemy be ⌞treated⌟ like wicked people. Let anyone who attacks me be ⌞treated⌟ like unrighteous people.

8After all, what hope does the godless person have when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

9Will God hear his cry when trouble comes upon him?

10Can he be happy with the Almighty? Can he call on God at all times?