Job 6
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1Then Job replied:1Then Job spoke again:
2“If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.2“If my misery could be weighed and my troubles be put on the scales,
3For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.3they would outweigh all the sands of the sea. That is why I spoke impulsively.
4For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.4For the Almighty has struck me down with his arrows. Their poison infects my spirit. God’s terrors are lined up against me.
5Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?5Don’t I have a right to complain? Don’t wild donkeys bray when they find no grass, and oxen bellow when they have no food?
6Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?6Don’t people complain about unsalted food? Does anyone want the tasteless white of an egg?
7My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me.7My appetite disappears when I look at it; I gag at the thought of eating it!
8If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:8“Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant my desire.
9that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!9I wish he would crush me. I wish he would reach out his hand and kill me.
10It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.10At least I can take comfort in this: Despite the pain, I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
11What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?11But I don’t have the strength to endure. I have nothing to live for.
12Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?12Do I have the strength of a stone? Is my body made of bronze?
13Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?13No, I am utterly helpless, without any chance of success.
14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.14“One should be kind to a fainting friend, but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty.
15But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,15My brothers, you have proved as unreliable as a seasonal brook that overflows its banks in the spring
16darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,16when it is swollen with ice and melting snow.
17but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.17But when the hot weather arrives, the water disappears. The brook vanishes in the heat.
18Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.18The caravans turn aside to be refreshed, but there is nothing to drink, so they die.
19The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.19The caravans from Tema search for this water; the travelers from Sheba hope to find it.
20They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.20They count on it but are disappointed. When they arrive, their hopes are dashed.
21For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.21You, too, have given no help. You have seen my calamity, and you are afraid.
22Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;22But why? Have I ever asked you for a gift? Have I begged for anything of yours for myself?
23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?23Have I asked you to rescue me from my enemies, or to save me from ruthless people?
24Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.24Teach me, and I will keep quiet. Show me what I have done wrong.
25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?25Honest words can be painful, but what do your criticisms amount to?
26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?26Do you think your words are convincing when you disregard my cry of desperation?
27You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.27You would even send an orphan into slavery or sell a friend.
28But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?28Look at me! Would I lie to your face?
29Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.29Stop assuming my guilt, for I have done no wrong.
30Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?30Do you think I am lying? Don’t I know the difference between right and wrong?
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