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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And though you started with little, you will end with much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Though your beginning was small, Yet your latter end would increase abundantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will greatly increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then, even if your beginnings were modest, your final days will be full of prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then, even if your beginnings were modest, your final days will be full of prosperity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And though thy beginning was small, Yet thy latter end would greatly increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your future will be brighter by far than your past. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then what you had in the past will seem small compared with the great prosperity you'll have in the future.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All the wealth you lost will be nothing compared with what God will give you then. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your beginning may be small, but later years will be very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your beginning will seem so small, since your future will flourish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would greatly increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end would greatly increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would greatly increase. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And your beginning has been small, "" And your latter end is very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And thy beginning hath been small, And thy latter end is very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thy beginning was small, and thy latter state shall increase greatly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Insomuch, that if thy former things were small, thy latter things would be multiplied exceedingly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />so much so that, if your former things were small, your latter things would be multiplied greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Though your beginning was small, your future will flourish indeed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So that though your beginning was small he would make your end very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And your beginning will be small and your end will be very great<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And though thy beginning was small, Yet thy end should greatly increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Though then thy beginning should be small, yet thy end should be unspeakably great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/8-7.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=1193" 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/8.htm">Bildad: Job Should Repent</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>if you are pure and upright, even now He will rouse Himself on your behalf and restore your righteous estate. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: rê·šî·ṯə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">Though your beginnings</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">were</a> <a href="/hebrew/4705.htm" title="4705: miṣ·‘ār (N-ms) -- A small thing. From tsa'ar; petty; adverbially, a short.">modest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/319.htm" title="319: wə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯə·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- The after-part, end. From 'achar; the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity.">your latter days</a> <a href="/hebrew/7685.htm" title="7685: yiś·geh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To grow, increase. A primitive root; to enlarge.">will flourish.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.…<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="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a></span><br />The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-7.htm">Isaiah 54:7</a></span><br />“For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm">Zechariah 4:10</a></span><br />For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a></span><br />He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a></span><br />Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a></span><br />For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></span><br />being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a></span><br />I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11</a></span><br />But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Psalm 71:20-21</a></span><br />Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up. / You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-22.htm">Isaiah 60:22</a></span><br />The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will accomplish it quickly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12-13</a></span><br />Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, / and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end should greatly increase.</p><p class="hdg">thy beginning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/42-12.htm">Job 42:12,13</a></b></br> So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a></b></br> But the path of the just <i>is</i> as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm">Zechariah 4:10</a></b></br> For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel <i>with</i> those seven; they <i>are</i> the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.</p><p class="hdg">thy latter.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-16.htm">Deuteronomy 8:16</a></b></br> Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Proverbs 19:20</a></b></br> Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/14-7.htm">Zechariah 14:7</a></b></br> But it shall be one day which shall be known to the LORD, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> at evening time it shall be light.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/numbers/10-10.htm">Beginnings</a> <a href="/job/7-9.htm">End</a> <a href="/joshua/22-24.htm">Future</a> <a href="/job/8-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/3-25.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-37.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-19.htm">Insignificant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/job/8-6.htm">Prosperous</a> <a href="/job/6-26.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/job/4-12.htm">Small</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Start</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/40-19.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-11.htm">Beginnings</a> <a href="/job/8-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Future</a> <a href="/job/9-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/15-24.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/job/22-23.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/job/8-11.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/job/14-21.htm">Insignificant</a> <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Prosperous</a> <a href="/job/9-31.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/job/10-20.htm">Small</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Start</a><div class="vheading2">Job 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/8-1.htm">Bildad shows God's justice in dealing with men according to their works.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/8-8.htm">He alleges antiquity to prove the certain destruction of the hypocrite.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/8-20.htm">He applies God's just dealing to Job.</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'; 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It echoes the biblical theme of God lifting the humble, as seen in the lives of figures like David, who started as a shepherd before becoming king (1 Samuel 16). The modest beginnings also remind us of Jesus Christ, born in a manger, yet destined to be the Savior of the world (<a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Luke 2:7</a>). The cultural context of the ancient Near East valued humility and recognized that one's status could change dramatically, often seen as a result of divine intervention.<p><b>your latter days will flourish</b><br>This promise of future prosperity is a common biblical motif, emphasizing hope and restoration. It aligns with the broader narrative of Job, where God ultimately restores Job's fortunes (<a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10-17</a>). The flourishing of latter days can be seen as a type of eschatological hope, pointing to the ultimate restoration and blessing in the life to come, as promised in <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>. This phrase also connects to the Abrahamic covenant, where God promises to bless and multiply Abraham's descendants (<a href="/genesis/22-17.htm">Genesis 22:17</a>), illustrating the principle of divine blessing following faithfulness and endurance through trials.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and integrity, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. His account is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and divine justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bildad_the_shuhite.htm">Bildad the Shuhite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad speaks in <a href="/bsb/job/8.htm">Job 8</a>, offering his perspective on Job's suffering, suggesting that repentance will lead to restoration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. It serves as the setting for the events of the Book of Job.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_trials.htm">Job's Trials</a></b><br>The series of calamities that befall Job, including loss of wealth, family, and health, which set the stage for the dialogues between Job and his friends.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>A central theme in the Book of Job, highlighting God's ultimate control and wisdom, even when human understanding is limited.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_restoration.htm">The Promise of Restoration</a></b><br>God often allows us to start with humble beginnings to teach us reliance on Him. Our faithfulness in small things can lead to greater blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Suffering is not always a result of sin, but it can be a tool for growth and deeper understanding of God's character and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_timing.htm">Faith in God's Timing</a></b><br>Trusting in God's timing is crucial. Our latter days may flourish, but it requires patience and faith in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>This verse serves as a reminder that current hardships are not the end. God has a plan for our future that includes hope and prosperity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>Bildad's advice, though simplistic, points to a truth: turning to God and seeking His ways can lead to restoration and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_christian_holidays.htm">What holidays are celebrated in Christianity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_42_show_god's_justice.htm">How does the resolution in Job 42 align with other passages that emphasize a just God, when Job's suffering is never fully justified or explained?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_good_people_suffer_hardships.htm">If God truly prospers all the upright (Job 8:5-7), how do we explain the contradictions seen in real-life situations where good people suffer severe hardship?</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/pulpit/job/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Though thy beginning was small</span>; rather, <span class="accented">were small</span>. Bildad does not refer to the past, but to the present. Though, if God were now to set to work to prosper Job, his beginning would be slender indeed, yet what the outcome might be none could know. God might prosper him greatly. <span class="cmt_word">Yet thy latter end should greatly increase</span>. Here, once mere, Bildad does but follow in the steps of Eliphaz (see <a href="/job/5-18.htm">Job 5:18-26</a>), prophesying smooth things, as be had done. It is difficult to believe that either comforter put any faith in the prospect which he held out, or imagined that Job would really be restored to prosperity. Rather there is a covert sarcasm in their words. If thou weft indeed so free from guilt as thou claimest to be, then thou wouldst be confident of a happy issue out of thy afflictions. If thou art not confident of such an issue, it is because thou art conscious of guilt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/8-7.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">Though your beginnings</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵאשִׁיתְךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(rê·šî·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The first, in place, time, order, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine 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">modest,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְעָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·‘ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4705.htm">Strong's 4705: </a> </span><span class="str2">Petty, a short</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your latter days</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אַחֲרִיתְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_319.htm">Strong's 319: </a> </span><span class="str2">The last, end, the future, posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be full of prosperity.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂגֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·geh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7685.htm">Strong's 7685: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grow, increase</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/8-7.htm">OT Poetry: Job 8:7 Though your beginning was small yet your (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/8-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 8:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 8:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/8-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 8:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 8:8" /></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>