Job 27:4
4 my ▼▼tn The verse begins with
אִם (
ʾim), the formula used for the content of the oath (“God lives…if I do/do not…”). Thus, the content of the oath proper is here in v.
4.
lips will not speak wickedness,
and my tongue will whisper ▼▼tn The verb means “to utter; to mumble; to meditate.” The implication is that he will not communicate deceitful things, no matter how quiet or subtle.
no deceit.