Job 6:1
American King James But Job answered and said,
American Standard Version Then Job answered and said,
King James But Job answered and said,
World English Bible Then Job answered,
Job 6:2
American King James Oh that my grief were thoroughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together!
American Standard Version Oh that my vexation were but weighed, And all my calamity laid in the balances!
King James Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together!
World English Bible “Oh that my anguish were weighed, and all my calamity laid in the balances!
Job 6:3
American King James For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
American Standard Version For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.
King James For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
World English Bible For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, therefore my words have been rash.
Job 6:4
American King James For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinks up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.
American Standard Version For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, The poison whereof my spirit drinketh up: The terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.
King James For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.
World English Bible For the arrows of the Almighty are within me. My spirit drinks up their poison. The terrors of God set themselves in array against me.
Job 6:5
American King James Does the wild ass bray when he has grass? or lows the ox over his fodder?
American Standard Version Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? Or loweth the ox over his fodder?
King James Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?
World English Bible Does the wild donkey bray when he has grass? Or does the ox low over his fodder?
Job 6:6
American King James Can that which is unsavory be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
American Standard Version Can that which hath no savor be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
King James Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
World English Bible Can that which has no flavor be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
Job 6:7
American King James The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful meat.
American Standard Version My soul refuseth to touch `them'; They are as loathsome food to me.
King James The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful meat.
World English Bible My soul refuses to touch them. They are as loathsome food to me.
Job 6:8
American King James Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!
American Standard Version Oh that I might have my request; And that God would grant `me' the thing that I long for!
King James Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!
World English Bible “Oh that I might have my request, that God would grant the thing that I long for,
Job 6:9
American King James Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
American Standard Version Even that it would please God to crush me; That he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
King James Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
World English Bible even that it would please God to crush me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
Job 6:10
American King James Then should I yet have comfort; yes, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
American Standard Version And be it still my consolation, Yea, let me exult in pain that spareth not, That I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
King James Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
World English Bible Let it still be my consolation, yes, let me exult in pain that doesn’t spare, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
Job 6:11
American King James What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is my end, that I should prolong my life?
American Standard Version What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is mine end, that I should be patient?
King James What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?
World English Bible What is my strength, that I should wait? What is my end, that I should be patient?
Job 6:12
American King James Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
American Standard Version Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?
King James Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
World English Bible Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of bronze?
Job 6:13
American King James Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me?
American Standard Version Is it not that I have no help in me, And that wisdom is driven quite from me?
King James Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me?
World English Bible Isn’t it that I have no help in me, that wisdom is driven away from me?
Job 6:14
American King James To him that is afflicted pity should be showed from his friend; but he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
American Standard Version To him that is ready to faint kindness `should be showed' from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
King James To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
World English Bible “To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Job 6:15
American King James My brothers have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;
American Standard Version My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, As the channel of brooks that pass away;
King James My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;
World English Bible My brothers have dealt deceitfully as a brook, as the channel of brooks that pass away;
Job 6:16
American King James Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
American Standard Version Which are black by reason of the ice, `And' wherein the snow hideth itself:
King James Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
World English Bible which are black by reason of the ice, in which the snow hides itself.
Job 6:17
American King James What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
American Standard Version What time they wax warm, they vanish; When it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
King James What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
World English Bible In the dry season, they vanish. When it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
Job 6:18
American King James The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
American Standard Version The caravans `that travel' by the way of them turn aside; They go up into the waste, and perish.
King James The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
World English Bible The caravans that travel beside them turn away. They go up into the waste, and perish.
Job 6:19
American King James The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.
American Standard Version The caravans of Tema looked, The companies of Sheba waited for them.
King James The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.
World English Bible The caravans of Tema looked. The companies of Sheba waited for them.
Job 6:20
American King James They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
American Standard Version They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.
King James They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
World English Bible They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.
Job 6:21
American King James For now you are nothing; you see my casting down, and are afraid.
American Standard Version For now ye are nothing; Ye see a terror, and are afraid.
King James For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid.
World English Bible For now you are nothing. You see a terror, and are afraid.
Job 6:22
American King James Did I say, Bring to me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?
American Standard Version Did I say, Give unto me? Or, Offer a present for me of your substance?
King James Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?
World English Bible Did I ever say, ‘Give to me?’ or, ‘Offer a present for me from your substance?’
Job 6:23
American King James Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?
American Standard Version Or, Deliver me from the adversary's hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?
King James Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?
World English Bible or, ‘Deliver me from the adversary’s hand?’ or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?’
Job 6:24
American King James Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
American Standard Version Teach me, and I will hold my peace; And cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
King James Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
World English Bible “Teach me, and I will hold my peace. Cause me to understand my error.
Job 6:25
American King James How forcible are right words! but what does your arguing reprove?
American Standard Version How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what doth it reprove?
King James How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?
World English Bible How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what does it reprove?
Job 6:26
American King James Do you imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
American Standard Version Do ye think to reprove words, Seeing that the speeches of one that is desperate are as wind?
King James Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
World English Bible Do you intend to reprove words, since the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind?
Job 6:27
American King James Yes, you overwhelm the fatherless, and you dig a pit for your friend.
American Standard Version Yea, ye would cast `lots' upon the fatherless, And make merchandise of your friend.
King James Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
World English Bible Yes, you would even cast lots for the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend.
Job 6:28
American King James Now therefore be content, look on me; for it is evident to you if I lie.
American Standard Version Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.
King James Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.
World English Bible Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I will not lie to your face.
Job 6:29
American King James Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yes, return again, my righteousness is in it.
American Standard Version Return, I pray you, let there be no injustice; Yea, return again, my cause is righteous.
King James Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it.
World English Bible Please return. Let there be no injustice. Yes, return again. My cause is righteous.
Job 6:30
American King James Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?
American Standard Version Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern mischievous things?
King James Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?
World English Bible Is there injustice on my tongue? Can’t my taste discern mischievous things?