Job 9:15

Job 9:15 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;

I could only plead with my Judge for mercy.

15“For though I were right, I could not 9:15 Or plead my caseanswer;

I would have to implore the mercy of my Judge.

15For though I were right, I could not answer;

I would have to implore the mercy of my judge.

15“For though I were righteous, I could not answer.

I must appeal for mercy to my Opponent and Judge.

15For even if I were right, I could not answer.

I could only beg my Judge for mercy.

15Even if I hadn’t done anything wrong,

I couldn’t answer him.

I could only beg my Judge to have mercy on me.