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Turn now; my vindication is at stake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness <i>is</i> in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Yield now, let there be no injustice! Yes, concede, my righteousness still stands!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Please turn away, let there be no injustice; Turn away, my righteousness is still in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Desist now, let there be no injustice; Even desist, my righteousness is yet in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Desist now, let there be no injustice; Even desist, my righteousness is yet in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now turn <i>from this</i>, let there be no unrighteousness; Even turn <i>from this</i>, my righteousness is yet in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Turn away [from your suspicion], let there be no injustice; Turn away, my righteousness <i>and</i> vindication is still in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reconsider; don’t be unjust. Reconsider; my righteousness is still the issue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reconsider; don&#8217t be unjust. Reconsider; my righteousness is still the issue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Return, I pray you, let there be no injustice; Yea, return again, my cause is righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Stop accusing me falsely; my reputation is at stake. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Return, I pray you, let there be no injustice; yea, return again, my cause is righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Please change your mind. Don't permit any injustice. Change your mind because I am still right about this!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You have gone far enough. Stop being unjust. Don't condemn me. I'm in the right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Repent! Let there be no injustice; Change your ways! My vindication is at stake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Relent, let there be no falsehood; reconsider, for my righteousness is intact! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Please return. Let there be no injustice. Yes, return again. My cause is righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yes, return again, my righteousness is in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Please return. Let there be no injustice. Yes, return again. My cause is righteous. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Please turn back, let it not be perverseness, "" Indeed, turn back again—my righteousness [is] in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Turn back, I pray you, let it not be perverseness, Yea, turn back again -- my righteousness is in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Turn ye back now, it shall not be iniquity; and turn back yet, my justice is in it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Answer, I beseech you, without contention: and speaking that which is just, judge ye. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Respond, I beg you, without contention, and, speaking what is just, pass judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Think it over; let there be no injustice. Think it over; I still am right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn, I pray, let no wrong be done. Turn now, my vindication is at stake.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Repent, I pray you, and do not become like ungodly men; repent therefore and be justified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Repent, I beg you now, and do not be as the evil. Repent therefore and be justified<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Return, I pray you, let there be no injustice; Yea, return again, my cause is righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Sit down now, and let there not be unrighteousness; and unite again with the just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/6-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=996" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/6.htm">Job Replies: My Complaint is Just</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face? <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šu·ḇū- (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">Reconsider;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tə·hî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: ‘aw·lāh (N-fs) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">unjust.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·šu·ḇī (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">Reconsider,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣiḏ·qî- (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">for my righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more."></a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">is at stake.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a></span><br />See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-21.htm">Job 19:21</a></span><br />Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-7.htm">Job 42:7-8</a></span><br />After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. / So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-16.htm">Psalm 25:16-18</a></span><br />Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. / The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress. / Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Psalm 69:20</a></span><br />Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/16-20.htm">Job 16:20-21</a></span><br />My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God. / Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/13-3.htm">Job 13:3-5</a></span><br />Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God. / You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians. / If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-2.htm">Job 19:2</a></span><br />“How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/21-34.htm">Job 21:34</a></span><br />So how can you comfort me with empty words? For your answers remain full of falsehood.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/17-10.htm">Job 17:10</a></span><br />But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/12-4.htm">Job 12:4</a></span><br />I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yes, return again, my righteousness is in it.</p><p class="hdg">Return.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/17-10.htm">Job 17:10</a></b></br> But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find <i>one</i> wise <i>man</i> among you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Malachi 3:18</a></b></br> Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.</p><p class="hdg">my righteousness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/27-4.htm">Job 27:4-6</a></b></br> My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit… </p><p class="hdg">in it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/6-27.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-16.htm">Desist</a> <a href="/job/5-21.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/5-16.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/job/5-16.htm">Injustice</a> <a href="/job/4-6.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-8.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-9.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/job/5-16.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/job/6-28.htm">Please</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-10.htm">Reconsider</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-14.htm">Relent</a> <a href="/job/4-17.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/job/2-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Stake</a> <a href="/job/6-18.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Unjust</a> <a href="/genesis/20-16.htm">Vindication</a> <a href="/job/6-26.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/6-30.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/14-20.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/job/7-19.htm">Desist</a> <a href="/job/6-30.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/6-30.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/job/6-30.htm">Injustice</a> <a href="/job/8-20.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/job/8-10.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/job/6-30.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/job/8-8.htm">Please</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-10.htm">Reconsider</a> <a href="/psalms/7-12.htm">Relent</a> <a href="/job/8-6.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/job/8-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Stake</a> <a href="/job/7-4.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/job/13-7.htm">Unjust</a> <a href="/psalms/17-2.htm">Vindication</a> <a href="/job/6-30.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Job 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-1.htm">Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-8.htm">He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/6-14.htm">He reproves his friends of unkindness.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Reconsider; do not be unjust.</b><br>In this plea, Job is addressing his friends, urging them to reevaluate their harsh judgments. The term "reconsider" suggests a call for reflection and a fair reassessment of his situation. The concept of justice is central in the wisdom literature of the Bible, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm">Proverbs 21:15</a>, which emphasizes the joy of justice. Job's appeal highlights the importance of fairness and integrity, echoing the biblical principle found in <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, which calls for justice, mercy, and humility. The cultural context of the Ancient Near East placed a high value on justice, often seen as a divine attribute, as reflected in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, where God is described as just and upright.<p><b>Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.</b><br>Job reiterates his request for reconsideration, emphasizing the personal stakes involved—his righteousness. In the biblical context, righteousness is often associated with one's standing before God, as seen in <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>, where Abraham's faith is credited as righteousness. Job's assertion of his righteousness is significant, as it challenges the retributive justice theology held by his friends, who believe suffering is a direct result of sin. This theme of righteousness amidst suffering is a precursor to the New Testament understanding of righteousness through faith, as articulated in <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a>. Job's situation foreshadows the ultimate example of righteous suffering in Jesus Christ, who, despite being sinless, endured suffering for the sake of humanity's redemption, as described in <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, enduring immense suffering and seeking understanding from God and his friends.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who come to comfort Job but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, suggesting his suffering is due to sin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_suffering.htm">Job's Suffering</a></b><br>The series of calamities that befall Job, including the loss of his children, wealth, and health, which set the stage for the dialogues in the book.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>The ongoing conversation between Job and his friends, where they debate the nature of suffering and divine justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fair_judgment.htm">The Importance of Fair Judgment</a></b><br>Job's plea for reconsideration emphasizes the need for fair and just evaluation of others, especially in times of suffering. We should be cautious not to jump to conclusions about others' circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_suffering.htm">Integrity in Suffering</a></b><br>Job's assertion of his righteousness, even amidst suffering, challenges us to maintain our integrity and trust in God, regardless of our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_friends_in_times_of_trial.htm">The Role of Friends in Times of Trial</a></b><br>The interaction between Job and his friends serves as a reminder of the impact our words can have on those who are suffering. We should strive to offer support and understanding rather than judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_suffering.htm">The Complexity of Suffering</a></b><br>Job's experience teaches us that suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin. We must be careful not to oversimplify the reasons behind others' hardships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'bathing_steps_in_butter'_literal.htm">Is the image of 'bathing his steps in butter' (Job 29:6) literal, and does it align with known ancient customs or practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_aren't_james_5_1-3_warnings_on_the_rich_supported_by_history.htm">In James 5:1-3, why are the warnings against the rich not corroborated by historical evidence showing that many wealthy individuals also contributed positively to society?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_job's_integrity_reconciled_with_sin.htm">How do we reconcile Job's depiction of nearly flawless integrity in Job 29 with biblical teachings on universal human sinfulness (e.g., Romans 3:23)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_let_satan_test_job.htm">Job 1:12 - How can a benevolent God allow Satan to inflict suffering on a blameless man as part of a wager?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">Return, I pray you.</span>--"Do not regard the case as settled, but come again and examine it; try once more before you decide there is no unrighteousness in my case;" or, as some understand it, in my <span class= "ital">tongue, </span>which is expressed immediately afterwards, and is here anticipated in the pronoun <span class= "ital">her. </span>This rendering is certainly confirmed by <a href="/job/6-30.htm" title="Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?">Job 6:30</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Return, I pray you</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "go back upon my case: reconsider it." And then, <span class="cmt_word">Let it not be iniquity</span>; or, <span class="accented">let there be no iniquity</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> let no injustice be done me. <span class="cmt_word">Yea, return again, my righteousness</span> is in it If my cause be well considered, it will be seen that I am in no way blameworthy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/6-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Reconsider;</span><br /><span class="heb">שֻֽׁבוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(šu·ḇū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּהִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">unjust.</span><br /><span class="heb">עַוְלָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘aw·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Reconsider,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשׁ֥וּבוּ‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šū·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for my righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">צִדְקִי־</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiḏ·qî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is at stake.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/6-29.htm">Job 6:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/6-29.htm">OT Poetry: Job 6:29 Please return (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/6-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 6:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 6:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/6-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 6:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 6:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>