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Would I lie to your face?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Look at me! Would I lie to your face?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“But now, be pleased to look at me, for I will not lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore be content, look upon me; for <i>it is</i> evident unto you if I lie.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, be pleased to look at me; For I would never lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Now please look at me, And <i>see</i> if I am lying to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now please look at me, And see if I lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And now please look at me, And <i>see</i> if I lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now be willing to face me, And <i>see</i> if I lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Now please look at me, And <i>see</i> if I lie to your face [for you know that I would not].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But now, please look at me; I will not lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But now, please look at me; would I lie to your face? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Look me straight in the eye; I won't lie to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; for surely I shall not lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"But now, if you're willing, look at me. I won't lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Look me in the face. I won't lie. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now be willing to face me, and I won't lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Now then, be good enough to look at me; and I will not lie to your face! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I shall not lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident to you if I lie.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I will not lie to your face. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, please, look on me, "" Even to your face do I lie?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And, now, please, look upon me, Even to your face do I lie?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now be content, look upon me; and before your face if I shall lie;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />However finish what you have begun, give ear, and see whether I lie. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Such is true, so finish what you have begun. Listen closely, and see if I lie.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Come, now, give me your attention; surely I will not lie to your face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“But now, be pleased to look at me; for I will not lie to your face.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore listen and take heed, and I will speak in your presence, and will not lie.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And now, be instructed and pay attention, and I shall speak in front of you, and I shall not lie<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But now, having looked upon your countenances, I will not lie.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/6-28.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=991" 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">27</span>You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">But now,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2974.htm" title="2974: hō·w·’î·lū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to yield, especially assent; hence To undertake as an act of volition.">please</a> <a href="/hebrew/6437.htm" title="6437: p̄ə·nū- (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To turn. A primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. Appear, look, etc.">look</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">at me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3576.htm" title="3576: ’ă·ḵaz·zêḇ (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To lie, be a liar. A primitive root; to lie, literally or figuratively.">Would I lie</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">your face?</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.…<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="/job/13-18.htm">Job 13:18</a></span><br />See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/16-19.htm">Job 16:19-21</a></span><br />Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. / 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/19-23.htm">Job 19:23-24</a></span><br />I wish that my words were recorded and inscribed in a book, / by an iron stylus on lead, or chiseled in stone forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/21-5.htm">Job 21:5</a></span><br />Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-4.htm">Job 23:4-5</a></span><br />I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments. / I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/27-5.htm">Job 27:5-6</a></span><br />I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. / I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-35.htm">Job 31:35-37</a></span><br />(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. / Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. / I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3</a></span><br />My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-5.htm">Job 34:5-6</a></span><br />For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice. / Would I lie about my case? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-7.htm">Job 42:7</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Psalm 139:23-24</a></span><br />Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-26.htm">Proverbs 24:26</a></span><br />An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7-9</a></span><br />Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. / The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! / Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah 12:1</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now therefore be content, look on me; for it is evident to you if I lie.</p><p class="hdg">evident unto you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-3.htm">Job 11:3</a></b></br> Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-4.htm">Job 13:4</a></b></br> But ye <i>are</i> forgers of lies, ye <i>are</i> all physicians of no value.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Content</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-27.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/job/4-16.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/5-10.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/6-15.htm">False.</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-20.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-12.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/job/6-9.htm">Please</a> <a href="/job/6-9.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/job/6-21.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/6-18.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/39-9.htm">Content</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/job/7-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/job/9-4.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/13-4.htm">False.</a> <a href="/job/10-12.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/job/7-4.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/job/6-29.htm">Please</a> <a href="/job/9-3.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/job/8-6.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/7-19.htm">Turned</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>But now, please look at me.</b><br>In this plea, Job is addressing his friends, urging them to truly see his condition and understand his sincerity. This reflects the cultural importance of personal testimony and face-to-face interaction in ancient Near Eastern societies. Job's request for his friends to "look at" him emphasizes the need for empathy and genuine understanding, which is a recurring theme in wisdom literature. This moment highlights Job's isolation and the failure of his friends to provide the comfort and support he seeks. It also echoes the broader biblical theme of God seeing and understanding human suffering, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-3</a>.<p><b>Would I lie to your face?</b><br>Job challenges his friends to consider his integrity, questioning whether he would deceive them directly. This reflects the high value placed on honesty and integrity in biblical times, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a>, which states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. Job's rhetorical question underscores his innocence and the unjust nature of his suffering, aligning with the broader narrative of the book where Job maintains his righteousness despite his friends' accusations. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate vindication of Job by God, who acknowledges Job's truthfulness and integrity in <a href="/job/42-7.htm">Job 42:7-8</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 questioning the reasons behind his trials.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar are the three friends who come to comfort Job but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, suggesting that his suffering is a result of his sins.<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/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Creator who allows Job's faith to be tested by Satan, yet ultimately restores Job's fortunes.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_suffering.htm">Integrity in Suffering</a></b><br>Job's plea for his friends to look at him and recognize his honesty highlights the importance of maintaining integrity even when falsely accused or misunderstood.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_honest_relationships.htm">The Value of Honest Relationships</a></b><br>Job's request for his friends to see his sincerity underscores the need for transparency and truthfulness in our relationships, especially during trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_understanding.htm">Seeking Understanding</a></b><br>Job's situation teaches us to seek understanding and empathy rather than quick judgments when others are suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_friends_in_trials.htm">The Role of Friends in Trials</a></b><br>The response of Job's friends serves as a cautionary tale about the impact of our words and assumptions on those who are suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_justice.htm">Trusting God's Justice</a></b><br>Despite the accusations and misunderstandings, Job ultimately trusts in God's justice, reminding us to rely on God's character when human understanding fails.<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/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_should_christians_endure_suffering.htm">How should Christians live amidst suffering and persecution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_job_24_19-20's_view_of_the_grave_unique.htm">In Job 24:19-20, is the depiction of the grave consuming sinners consistent with or contradictory to other Old Testament views on divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_50_10_fit_with_trust_in_god.htm">How does Isaiah 50:10 reconcile with the broader biblical narrative on trust in God, given that many faithful individuals still faced dire outcomes?</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>(28) <span class= "bld">Now therefore be content </span>to look upon me; for it will be evident unto you if I lie; or, <span class= "ital">for surely I shall not lie to your face.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Now therefore be content, look upon me</span>; rather, be <span class="accented">pleased to look upon me.</span> Professor Lee translates, "Look <span class="accented">favorably</span> upon me." But this addition is unnecessary. What Job desires is that his friends would look him straight in the face. Then they would not be able to doubt him. They would see that he was telling the truth. <span class="cmt_word">For it is evident unto you if I lie</span>; rather, it <span class="accented">will be evident</span> unto you, etc. Others render the passage, "For surely I shall not lie to your face" (Schultens, Canon Cook, Revised Version). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/6-28.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">But now,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֭עַתָּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">please</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹאִ֣ילוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·’î·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2974.htm">Strong's 2974: </a> </span><span class="str2">To show willingness, be pleased, determine, undertake (to do anything)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">look at me;</span><br /><span class="heb">פְנוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·nū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6437.htm">Strong's 6437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn, to face, appear, look</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would I lie</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲכַזֵּֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḵaz·zêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3576.htm">Strong's 3576: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie, be a liar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your face?</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּ֝נֵיכֶ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(pə·nê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/6-28.htm">Job 6:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/6-28.htm">OT Poetry: Job 6:28 Now therefore be pleased to look at (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/6-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 6:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 6:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/6-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 6:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 6:29" /></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>