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Job 6
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Job 6 . 1
1 Then Job replied:TOSKJob 6:1
Job 6 . 2
2 “If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.TOSKJob 6:2
Job 6 . 3
3 For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.TOSKJob 6:3
Job 6 . 4
4 For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.TOSKJob 6:4
Job 6 . 5
5 Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?TOSKJob 6:5
Job 6 . 6
6 Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?TOSKJob 6:6
Job 6 . 7
7 My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me.TOSKJob 6:7
Job 6 . 8
8 If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:TOSKJob 6:8
Job 6 . 9
9 that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!TOSKJob 6:9
Job 6 . 10
10 It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.IPPsalms 119:50TOSKJob 6:10
Job 6 . 11
11 What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?TOSKJob 6:11
Job 6 . 12
12 Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?TOSKJob 6:12
Job 6 . 13
13 Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?TOSKJob 6:13
Job 6 . 14
14 A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.TOSKJob 6:14
Job 6 . 15
15 But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,TOSKJob 6:15
Job 6 . 16
16 darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,TOSKJob 6:16
Job 6 . 17
17 but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.TOSKJob 6:17
Job 6 . 18
18 Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.TOSKJob 6:18
Job 6 . 19
19 The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.TOSKJob 6:19
Job 6 . 20
20 They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.TOSKJob 6:20
Job 6 . 21
21 For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.TOSKJob 6:21
Job 6 . 22
22 Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;TOSKJob 6:22
Job 6 . 23
23 deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?TOSKJob 6:23
Job 6 . 24
24 Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.TOSKJob 6:24
Job 6 . 25
25 How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?TOSKJob 6:25
Job 6 . 26
26 Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?TOSKJob 6:26
Job 6 . 27
27 You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.TOSKJob 6:27
Job 6 . 28
28 But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?TOSKJob 6:28
Job 6 . 29
29 Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.TOSKJob 6:29
Job 6 . 30
30 Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?TOSKJob 6:30