Job 9:21
Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.In other versions
I am perfect; I regard not myself; I despise my life.
ASV
I have done no wrong; I give no thought to what becomes of me; I have no desire for life.
BBE
Were I perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
DBY
I am blameless. I don't regard myself. I despise my life.
WEB
Perfect I am! -- I know not my soul, I despise my life.
YLT
Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
ENG
Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
WBT
Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life.
BSB
In context
19If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
21Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
22This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.
23If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.