KJV ORIGINAL
Let me be weighed in an even balance that God may know mine integrity.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let me be weighed on a fair scale so that God may know my integrity.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking God to examine his life fairly, confident that his character will stand up to honest scrutiny.
📚 Historical Context
Job is defending his character against accusations from his friends who believed his suffering must be punishment for secret sins. In ancient times, merchants used scales to weigh goods fairly in trade, making this a powerful metaphor for divine justice. Job is essentially asking for a fair trial before God, trusting that an honest examination will vindicate his righteousness.
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