Job 9:26-29
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Chapter 9
26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey. 27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself: 28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent. 29If I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 9
26They sweep by like boats made of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on its prey. 27If I said, "I will forget my complaint, change my expression, and smile," 28I would still live in terror of all my pains. I know you will not acquit me. 29Since I will be found guilty, why should I struggle in vain?New Living Translation
Chapter 9
26It disappears like a swift papyrus boat, like an eagle swooping down on its prey. 27If I decided to forget my complaints, to put away my sad face and be cheerful, 28I would still dread all the pain, for I know you will not find me innocent, O God. 29Whatever happens, I will be found guilty. So what’s the use of trying?English Standard Version
Chapter 9
26They go by like skiffs of reed, like an eagle swooping on the prey. 27If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and be of good cheer,’ 28I become afraid of all my suffering, for I know you will not hold me innocent. 29I shall be condemned; why then do I labor in vain?New International Version
Chapter 9
26They skim past like boats of papyrus, like eagles swooping down on their prey. 27If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression, and smile,' 28I still dread all my sufferings, for I know you will not hold me innocent. 29Since I am already found guilty, why should I struggle in vain?New King James Version