And if of justice, who will appoint my day in court?
Though I were blameless, it would prove me perverse.
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American Standard Version
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
Amplified® Bible
Whom, though I were righteous (upright and innocent) yet I could not answer? I must appeal for mercy to my Opponent {and} Judge [for my right].
Contemporary English Version
Even though I am innocent, I can only beg for mercy.
Darby English Version
Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
Good News Bible
Though I am innocent, all I can do is beg for mercy from God my judge.
King James Version
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
New American Standard Bible
"For though I were right, I could not answer; I would have to implore the mercy of my judge.
New International Version
Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;
I could only plead with my Judge for mercy.
New King James Version
For though I were righteous, I could not answer Him;
I would beg mercy of my Judge.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For though I could prove myself right, I could not answer; I would have to implore the mercy of my judge.
Revised Standard Version
Though I am innocent, I cannot answer him; I must appeal for mercy to my accuser.
Young's Literal Translation
Whom, though I were righteous, I answer not, For my judgment I make supplication.
New English Translation
Although1 I am innocent,2 I could not answer him;3 I could only plead4 with my judge5 for mercy.
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