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id="topheading"><a href="../job/5.htm" title="Job 5">◄</a> Job 6 <a href="../job/7.htm" title="Job 7">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">International Standard Version</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/isv/esv/job/6.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><p class="heading">Job’s Suffering is Grave</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>In rebuttal, Job replied:</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>“If only my grief could be weighed;</p> <p class="poetry2">or my calamity piled together on a balance scale!</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore!<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:3 Lit. sea">a</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">Here’s why I’ve talked so rashly:</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>“The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me;</p> <p class="poetry2">my spirit absorbs<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:4 Lit. drinks">b</a></span> their poison;<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:4 Lit. heat">c</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">God’s terrors have been arranged just for me!</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>“Will the wild donkey bray from hunger<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:5 The Heb. lacks from hunger">d</a></span> if fresh grass is beside him?</p> <p class="poetry2">Will the ox low from distress<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:5 The Heb. lacks from distress">e</a></span> if it is near its feed?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Tasteless food isn’t eaten without salt, is it?</p> <p class="poetry2">Is there any taste in an egg white?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>I cannot bring myself to touch them;<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:7 The Heb. lacks them">f</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">food like this makes me sick.”</p> <p class="heading">Job Desires Death</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>“Who will grant my wish?<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:8 Or Oh, that I might have my request;">g</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">I wish God would grant what I’m hoping for:</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>that God would just be willing<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:9 Lit. pleased">h</a></span> to crush me;</p> <p class="poetry2">that he would let loose<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:9 Lit. loose his hand">i</a></span> and eliminate me!</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>At least I could still take comfort</p> <p class="poetry2">and rejoice in unceasing anguish,</p> <p class="poetry2">for I didn’t conceal what the Holy One has to say.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>“Do I have the strength to wait?</p> <p class="poetry2">And why<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:11 Lit. And to what end">j</a></span> should I be patient?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Am I as strong as a rock?</p> <p class="poetry2">Am I some kind of iron man?<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:12 Lit. Is my flesh bronze?">k</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>There is no help within me, is there?</p> <p class="poetry2">My resources have been driven away from me, haven’t they?</p> <p class="heading">Job Accuses His Friends of Treachery</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The friend shows gracious love for his friend,</p> <p class="poetry2">even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>But my brothers have acted treacherously like a cascading river,</p> <p class="poetry2">like torrential rivers that overflow.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Filled with waters made cold<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:16 Lit. dark">l</a></span> by ice,</p> <p class="poetry2">they are where the snow goes to hide.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>But then the snow melts, and they disappear;</p> <p class="poetry2">when warmed, they evaporate from their stream beds.<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:17 Lit. their place">m</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Travelers divert<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:18 Lit. twist">n</a></span> in their route;</p> <p class="poetry2">they go into a wasteland and die.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Travelers from Tema search intently;</p> <p class="poetry2">caravans from Sheba hope to find them.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>For all their expectations, they are doomed to disappointment;</p> <p class="poetry2">even though they have come and searched this far.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>“And now you’re all just like them, aren’t you?<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:21 Lit. it">o</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">You see my terror and are terrified.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>When did I ever ask you for anything,</p> <p class="poetry2">say ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?’</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>or say ‘Deliver me from my enemy’s control,’<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:23 Lit. hand ">p</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">or ‘Redeem me from the domination<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:23 Lit. hand">q</a></span> of ruthless people’?”</p> <p class="heading">Job Requests Mercy from His Friends</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>“Instruct me, and I’ll remain silent.</p> <p class="poetry2">Help me understand where I’ve gone astray.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The truth<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:25 Lit. Upright words">r</a></span> can be painful,</p> <p class="poetry2">but what has your argument proven?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Did you intend your words to reprove,</p> <p class="poetry2">even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Indeed, you would gamble to buy an orphan;</p> <p class="poetry2">and barter to buy your friend!</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Now be willing to face me,</p> <p class="poetry2">and I won’t lie to your face.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Repent! Let there be no injustice;</p> <p class="poetry2">Change your ways!<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:29 The Heb. lacks your ways">s</a></span> My vindication<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:29 Or righteousness">t</a></span> is at stake.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/job/6-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>Have I said anything that’s unjust?</p> <p class="poetry2">I can discern<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:30 Lit. taste">u</a></span> evil, can’t I?”</p><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><A name="ftn"></a><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn1"><span class="fnb">a</span> 6:3 Lit. <i>sea</i><br /><span class="fnb">b</span> 6:4 Lit. <i>drinks</i><br /><span class="fnb">c</span> 6:4 Lit. <i>heat</i><br /><span class="fnb">d</span> 6:5 The Heb. lacks <i>from hunger</i><br /><span class="fnb">e</span> 6:5 The Heb. lacks <i>from distress</i><br /><span class="fnb">f</span> 6:7 The Heb. lacks <i>them</i><br /><span class="fnb">g</span> 6:8 Or <i>Oh, that I might have my request;</i><br /><span class="fnb">h</span> 6:9 Lit. <i>pleased</i><br /><span class="fnb">i</span> 6:9 Lit. <i>loose his hand</i><br /><span class="fnb">j</span> 6:11 Lit. <i>And to what end</i><br /><span class="fnb">k</span> 6:12 Lit. <i>Is my flesh bronze?</i><br /><span class="fnb">l</span> 6:16 Lit. <i>dark</i><br /><span class="fnb">m</span> 6:17 Lit. <i>their place</i><br /><span class="fnb">n</span> 6:18 Lit. <i>twist</i><br /><span class="fnb">o</span> 6:21 Lit. <i>it</i><br /><span class="fnb">p</span> 6:23 Lit. <i>hand </i><br /><span class="fnb">q</span> 6:23 Lit. <i>hand</i><br /><span class="fnb">r</span> 6:25 Lit. <i>Upright words</i><br /><span class="fnb">s</span> 6:29 The Heb. lacks <i>your ways</i><br /><span class="fnb">t</span> 6:29 Or <i>righteousness</i><br /><span class="fnb">u</span> 6:30 Lit. <i>taste</i><br /></span><br><br><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><div align="center"><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1<br />Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation<br />ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../job/5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../job/7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 7" /></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></td></tr></table></div><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpc/job/6-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe width="122" height="860" scrolling="no" src="../sidemenu.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="bot"><div align="center" style="background-color:#F2FAFF"><br /><br /><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>  <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="6710025936" data-ad-format="auto"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>  <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="6710025936" data-ad-format="auto"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></td></tr></table></div><br /><br /> </div><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/botmenubhnm2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe><div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span></div></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>