KJV ORIGINAL
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I hold tightly to my righteousness and will never let it go. My heart will not condemn me as long as I live.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is declaring that he will maintain his integrity and clear conscience, refusing to abandon his moral standards even in his suffering.
📚 Historical Context
Job spoke these words while defending himself against his friends' accusations that his suffering must be due to hidden sin. Despite losing everything—his wealth, children, and health—Job maintained his innocence and refused to falsely confess to wrongdoing. This verse comes from Job's final defense speech before God directly addresses him.
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