What does Job 9:20 mean?

Job 9:20 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 9:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.

18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.

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.

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