Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression, and smile,’ New Living Translation If I decided to forget my complaints, to put away my sad face and be cheerful, English Standard Version If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and be of good cheer,’ Berean Standard Bible If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’ King James Bible If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself: New King James Version If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face and wear a smile,’ New American Standard Bible “Though I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will put my face in order and be cheerful,’ NASB 1995 “Though I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my sad countenance and be cheerful,’ NASB 1977 “Though I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my sad countenance and be cheerful,’ Legacy Standard Bible Though I say, ‘I will forget my musing, I will forsake my sad countenance and be cheerful,’ Amplified Bible “If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’ Christian Standard Bible If I said, “I will forget my complaint, change my expression, and smile,” Holman Christian Standard Bible If I said, “I will forget my complaint, change my expression, and smile,” American Standard Version If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer; Contemporary English Version Sometimes I try to be cheerful and to stop complaining, English Revised Version If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer: GOD'S WORD® Translation [Even] if I say, 'I will forget my complaining; I will change my expression and smile,' International Standard Version If I were to say, 'Let me forget my complaint,' change the expression on my face, and look cheerful, Majority Standard Bible If I were to say, ?I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,? NET Bible If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression and be cheerful,' New Heart English Bible If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and cheer up;' Webster's Bible Translation If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself: World English Bible If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and cheer up,’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThough I say, I forget my talking, "" I forsake my corner, and I brighten up! Young's Literal Translation Though I say, 'I forget my talking, I forsake my corner, and I brighten up!' Smith's Literal Translation If my saying, I will forget my complaint, I will let go my face, and I will be cheerful: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf I say: I will not speak so: I change my face, and am tormented with sorrow. Catholic Public Domain Version If I say: “By no means will I speak this way.” I change my face and I am tortured with sorrow. New American Bible If I say: I will forget my complaining, I will lay aside my sadness and be of good cheer, New Revised Standard Version If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint; I will put off my sad countenance and be of good cheer,’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have forgotten my bitterness; if my mind or my thought would leave me alone, then I would find rest. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated With my bitterness I have forgotten my story; if I shall leave my meditation or my words, I am grieved OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If I say: 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer', Brenton Septuagint Translation And if I should say, I will forget to speak, I will bow down my face and groan; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: How Can I Argue with God?…26They sweep by like boats of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on its prey. 27If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’ 28I would still dread all my sufferings; I know that You will not acquit me.… Cross References Psalm 39:13 Turn Your gaze away from me, that I may again be cheered before I depart and am no more.” Psalm 39:2 I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred. Psalm 77:2-4 In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. / I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah / You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. Psalm 42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence. Psalm 42:11 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 55:2 Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught Psalm 55:6 I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest. Psalm 102:9 For I have eaten ashes like bread and mixed my drink with tears Psalm 143:4 My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me. Ecclesiastes 2:2 I said of laughter, “It is folly,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?” Ecclesiastes 7:3 Sorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart. Isaiah 38:15 What can I say? He has spoken to me, and He Himself has done this. I will walk slowly all my years because of the anguish of my soul. Jeremiah 20:7 You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. Lamentations 3:17 My soul has been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Treasury of Scripture If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself: Job 7:13 When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint; Psalm 77:2,3 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted… Jeremiah 8:18 When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me. Jump to Previous Bright Brighten Change Cheer Cheerful Comfort Complaint Corner Countenance Expression Face Forget Forsake Good Grief Heaviness Leave Mind Sad Smile TalkingJump to Next Bright Brighten Change Cheer Cheerful Comfort Complaint Corner Countenance Expression Face Forget Forsake Good Grief Heaviness Leave Mind Sad Smile TalkingJob 9 1. Job acknowledges God's justice22. Man's innocence is not to be condemned by afflictions If I were to say This phrase introduces a hypothetical situation, reflecting Job's internal struggle. Job is contemplating a change in his approach to his suffering. This reflects the human tendency to consider altering one's mindset or behavior in response to adversity. In the broader context of the Book of Job, this moment is part of Job's dialogue with his friends, who have been offering various explanations for his suffering. Job's consideration of a change in attitude highlights the tension between maintaining integrity and seeking relief. ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’ Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He undergoes severe trials and suffering, which lead him to question and dialogue about the nature of suffering and God's justice. 2. God The omnipotent, omniscient Creator who allows Job's trials as a test of faith and integrity. His role in the account is central to understanding the themes of divine justice and human suffering. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer comfort but end up arguing that his suffering must be due to sin, reflecting a common belief in retributive justice. 4. Suffering A key theme in the Book of Job, representing the trials and tribulations that Job endures, which serve as a backdrop for exploring deeper theological questions. 5. The Dialogue The ongoing conversation between Job and his friends, and eventually God, which forms the structure of the book and explores themes of justice, suffering, and faith. Teaching Points The Struggle with DespairJob's desire to change his expression and smile highlights the human struggle to overcome despair. It is a reminder that while emotions are real, they do not have to dictate our actions or faith. The Power of Perspective Job's statement suggests a shift in perspective. As believers, we are encouraged to look beyond our immediate circumstances and trust in God's greater plan. Authenticity in Suffering Job's honesty about his feelings teaches us the importance of being genuine in our relationship with God. We can bring our complaints and struggles to Him without fear. The Role of Community Job's interaction with his friends, though flawed, underscores the importance of community in times of suffering. We are called to support and uplift one another with grace and truth. Faith Amidst Trials Job's journey is a testament to maintaining faith even when understanding is lacking. It challenges us to trust in God's character and promises, even when life is difficult.Verse 27. - If I say, I will forget my complaint (comp. above, Job 7:13). Job represents himself as sometimes, for a moment, imagining that he might put aside his load of sorrow by not thinking of it. He tries, and says to himself, "I will forget," etc.; but in vain. The whole mass of his sufferings seems to rise up against him, and make even momentary forgetfulness impossible. I will leave off my heaviness; or, my black looks. And comfort myself (comp. Job 10:20 and Psalm 39:13, where the same verb is rendered "recover strength"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I say, אָ֭מְרִי (’ā·mə·rî) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘I will forget אֶשְׁכְּחָ֣ה (’eš·kə·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention my complaint, שִׂיחִ֑י (śî·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7879: A contemplation, an utterance I will change אֶעֶזְבָ֖ה (’e·‘ez·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit my expression, פָנַ֣י (p̄ā·nay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face and smile,’ וְאַבְלִֽיגָה׃ (wə·’aḇ·lî·ḡāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 1082: To break off, loose, desist, invade Links Job 9:27 NIVJob 9:27 NLT Job 9:27 ESV Job 9:27 NASB Job 9:27 KJV Job 9:27 BibleApps.com Job 9:27 Biblia Paralela Job 9:27 Chinese Bible Job 9:27 French Bible Job 9:27 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 9:27 If I say 'I will forget my (Jb) |
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