¹⁵ Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him.

¹⁵ God might kill me, but I have no other hope. I am going to argue my case with him.

¹⁵ Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely[1] defend my ways to his face.

¹⁵ Because even if he killed me, I'd keep on hoping. I'd defend my innocence to the very end.