Job Chapter 6 of 42 about 2 min read

Job 6

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Verse 1. Then Job replied:

Verse 2. “If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.

Verse 3. For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.

Verse 4. For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.

Verse 5. Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?

Verse 6. Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?

Verse 7. My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me.

Verse 8. If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:

Verse 9. that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!

Verse 10. It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

Verse 11. What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?

Verse 12. Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?

Verse 13. Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?

Verse 14. A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

Verse 15. But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,

Verse 16. darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,

Verse 17. but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.

Verse 18. Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.

Verse 19. The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.

Verse 20. They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.

Verse 21. For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.

Verse 22. Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;

Verse 23. deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?

Verse 24. Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.

Verse 25. How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?

Verse 26. Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?

Verse 27. You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.

Verse 28. But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?

Verse 29. Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.

Verse 30. Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?