Job 13:15

Job Prepares His Case

14Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands? 15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face. 16Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him.

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Berean Standard Bible
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
American Standard Version (1901)
Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope: Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.
Bible in Basic English
Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;
Free Bible Version
Even though he kills me, I will hope in him. I am still going to defend my ways before him.
King James (Authorized) Version
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
Translation for Translators
If God kills me, then I will not have anyone else whom I can confidently expect to help me, but I am going to defend my behavior in his presence anyway.
Unlocked Literal Bible
See, if he kills me, I will have no hope left; nevertheless, I will defend my ways before him.
Noah Webster Bible
Though he shall slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain my own ways before him.
World English Bible
Behold, he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless, I will maintain my ways before him.
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, He doth slay me — I wait not! Only, my ways unto His face I argue.