Job 6
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1Then Job replied:
1But Job answered, and said:
2“If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.
2O that my sins, whereby I have deserved wrath, and the calamity that I suffer, were weighed in a balance.
3For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been rash.
3As the sand of the sea this would appear heavier: therefore my words are full of sorrow:
4For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.
4For the arrows of the Lord are in me, the rage whereof drinketh up my spirit, and the terrors of the Lord war against me.
5Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?
5Will the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or will the ox low when he standeth before a full manger?
6Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg ?
6Or can an unsavoury thing be eaten, that is not seasoned with salt? or can a man taste that which when tasted bringeth death?
7My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me.
7The things which before my soul would not touch, now, through anguish are my meats.
8If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:
8Who will grant that my request may come: and that God may give me what I look for?
9that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!
9And that he that hath begun may destroy me, that he may let loose his hand, and cut me off?
10It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
10And that this may be my comfort, that afflicting me with sorrow, he spare not, nor I contradict the words of the Holy One.
11What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?
11For what is my strength, that I can hold out? or what is my end that I should keep patience?
12Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?
12My strength is not the strength of stones, nor is my flesh of brass.
13Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?
13Behold there is no help for me in myself, and my familiar friends also are departed from me.
14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
14He that taketh away mercy from his friend, forsaketh the fear of the Lord.
15But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,
15My brethren have passed by me, as the torrent that passeth swiftly in the valleys.
16darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,
16They that fear the hoary frost, the snow shall fall upon them.
17but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.
17At the time when they shall be scattered they shall perish: and after it groweth hot they shall be melted out of their place.
18Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.
18The paths of their steps are entangled: they shall walk in vain, and shall perish.
19The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.
19Consider the paths of Thema, the ways of Saba, and wait a little while.
20They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.
20They are confounded, because I have hoped: they are come also even unto me, and are covered with shame.
21For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.
21Now you are come: and now seeing my affliction you are afraid.
22Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;
22Did I say: Bring to me, and give me of your substance?
23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?
23Or deliver me from the hand of the enemy, and rescue me out of the hand of the mighty?
24Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.
24Teach me, and I will hold my peace: and if I have been ignorant in any thing, instruct me.
25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
25Why have you detracted the words of truth, whereas there is none of you that can reprove me?
26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?
26You dress up speeches only to rebuke, and you utter words to the wind.
27You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
27You rush in upon the fatherless, and you endeavour to overthrow your friend.
28But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
28However finish what you have begun, give ear, and see whether I lie.
29Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.
29Answer, I beseech you, without contention: and speaking that which is just, judge ye.
30Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?
30And you shall not And iniquity in my tongue, neither shall folly sound in my mouth.
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