Job 27:6 · KJV
"My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live."
King James Version
What does Job 27:6 mean? →Passage Context
4My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.
5God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.
6My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
7Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.
8For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?
Reflection Questions
1
How does holding fast to righteousness affect your daily life?
2
What does it mean for you to have a clear conscience?
3
When have you felt challenged to maintain your integrity?
Life Application
faith
Commit to upholding your principles even in difficult situations.
relationships
Encourage others to stand firm in their values.
People in This Verse
JobOT
A wealthy man known for his righteousness and deep faith in God. He faced immense suffering yet remained steadfast in his devotion.
First appearance: Job 1:1
Places in This Verse
Land of Uz
A region mentioned in the Book of Job, believed to be located in the ancient Near East.
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