Job 27:6 - Job Affirms His Integrity

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Job Affirms His Integrity
…5I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. 6I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.

Cross References

Psalm 26:1-2
Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.Psalm 18:20-24
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ...Psalm 7:8
The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.Psalm 37:31
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.Psalm 119:30
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.Proverbs 11:3
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.Proverbs 4:25-27
Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. / Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.Isaiah 33:15-16
He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.Isaiah 50:7
Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.Ezekiel 18:9
He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD.1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.1 John 2:29
If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.1 Corinthians 4:4
My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

Job 2:3
And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

Psalm 18:20-23
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me…

Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

my heart

Acts 24:16
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

2 Corinthians 12:11
I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

1 John 3:20,21
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things…

so long as I live.

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Job 27

I will cling to my righteousness and never let go.
Job's declaration of clinging to his righteousness reflects his steadfast commitment to integrity despite his suffering. In the context of the book, Job is responding to his friends who insist that his suffering must be due to some hidden sin. This phrase underscores Job's belief in his innocence and his refusal to falsely confess to sins he did not commit. The concept of righteousness in the Old Testament often relates to living in accordance with God's laws and maintaining moral integrity. Job's determination can be compared to the perseverance of the prophets, such as Daniel, who remained faithful despite trials. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of holding fast to one's faith, as seen in Hebrews 10:23, which encourages believers to hold unswervingly to the hope they profess.

As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.
Job's assertion about his conscience highlights the importance of inner moral conviction. In the ancient Near Eastern context, conscience was understood as an internal witness to one's actions and thoughts. Job's confidence in his clear conscience is significant, as it suggests a deep personal integrity and a life lived in alignment with God's standards. This mirrors the New Testament emphasis on a clear conscience before God, as seen in Acts 24:16, where Paul speaks of striving to maintain a clear conscience before God and man. Job's statement also points to the future Christian understanding of the Holy Spirit's role in guiding and convicting believers, as seen in John 16:8. The idea of a conscience that does not accuse aligns with the peace and assurance found in a life committed to God's righteousness.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Job
A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.

2. Friends of Job
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, suggesting his suffering is due to sin.

3. God
The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing but ultimately vindicates him.

4. Satan
The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity.

5. Land of Uz
The setting of the Book of Job, a region believed to be located in the area of modern-day Jordan or northern Arabia.

Teaching Points

Integrity in Adversity
Job's commitment to his righteousness despite immense suffering teaches us the importance of maintaining integrity even when circumstances are challenging.

Conscience and Righteousness
A clear conscience is a powerful testimony of one's faith and relationship with God. Job's statement reflects the peace that comes from living in alignment with God's will.

Perseverance in Faith
Job's determination to hold fast to his righteousness encourages believers to persevere in their faith, trusting in God's ultimate justice and vindication.

The Role of Suffering
Job's experience shows that suffering is not always a result of personal sin but can be a test of faith and character.

Vindication by God
Ultimately, it is God who vindicates the righteous. Job's account reminds us to seek God's approval above all else.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Job 27How does Job 27:7–10 reconcile with observable reality where the wicked sometimes prosper rather than face immediate punishment? (Jeremiah 17:9) If the heart is so deceitful, why would a just God hold humans accountable for following their inherent nature?If Job's firm claim of innocence in Job 27:5-6 is correct, how do we reconcile this with Biblical teachings on universal human sin (e.g., Romans 3:23)?What is The Satanic Temple's purpose and mission?

(6) My heart shall not reproach me.--Or, doth not reproach me for any of my days.

Verse 6. - My righteousness I held fast, and will not let it go. Not only will Job never cease to maintain his integrity in the past, but he will hold fast to the same course of blameless life in the future. He will not "curse God, and die." Resolutely he will maintain his faith in God, and his dependence on him. "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live. This is probably the true meaning, though some suggest "My heart doth not reproach me for any of my days" Job determines to "have always a conscience void of offence, both toward God and toward man" (Acts 24:16; comp. Acts 23:1; 1 Corinthians 4:4; 2 Timothy 1:3; 1 John 3:21). Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

I will hold fast
הֶ֭חֱזַקְתִּי (he·ḥĕ·zaq·tî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

my righteousness
בְּצִדְקָתִ֣י (bə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯî)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

and never
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

let go.
אַרְפֶּ֑הָ (’ar·pe·hā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7503: Sink, relax

As long as I live,
מִיָּמָֽי׃ (mî·yā·māy)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3117: A day

my conscience
לְ֝בָבִ֗י (lə·ḇā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

will not
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

accuse me.
יֶחֱרַ֥ף (ye·ḥĕ·rap̄)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2778: To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter

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