Berean Standard Bible
“Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.”
In chapter 13 Job tells his friends that their arguments are like proverbs made of ashes and announces that he wants to bring his case directly to God. He knows that approaching God in this way could cost him his life, yet he is determined to speak.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
World English Bible (WEB)
Behold, he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless, I will maintain my ways before him.
King James Version (KJV)
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope: Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
He aquí, aunque me matare, en él esperaré; empero defenderé delante de él mis caminos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Dios puede matarme por decirlo, y probablemente lo haga. No obstante, voy a defender mi caso con él.
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