1 In rebuttal, Job replied: ISV — Job 6:1
2 “If only my grief could be weighed; or my calamity piled together on a balance scale! ISV — Job 6:2
3 It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore! a6:3 Lit. sea Here’s why I’ve talked so rashly: ISV — Job 6:3
4 “The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs b6:4 Lit. drinks their poison; c6:4 Lit. heat God’s terrors have been arranged just for me! ISV — Job 6:4
5 “Will the wild donkey bray from hunger d6:5 The Heb. lacks from hunger if fresh grass is beside him? Will the ox low from distress e6:5 The Heb. lacks from distress if it is near its feed? ISV — Job 6:5
6 Tasteless food isn’t eaten without salt, is it? Is there any taste in an egg white? ISV — Job 6:6
7 I cannot bring myself to touch them; f6:7 The Heb. lacks them food like this makes me sick.” ISV — Job 6:7
8 “Who will grant my wish? g6:8 Or Oh, that I might have my request; I wish God would grant what I’m hoping for: ISV — Job 6:8
9 that God would just be willing h6:9 Lit. pleased to crush me; that he would let loose i6:9 Lit. loose his hand and eliminate me! ISV — Job 6:9
10 At least I could still take comfort and rejoice in unceasing anguish, for I didn’t conceal what the Holy One has to say. ISV — Job 6:10
11 “Do I have the strength to wait? And why j6:11 Lit. And to what end should I be patient? ISV — Job 6:11
12 Am I as strong as a rock? Am I some kind of iron man? k6:12 Lit. Is my flesh bronze? ISV — Job 6:12
13 There is no help within me, is there? My resources have been driven away from me, haven’t they? ISV — Job 6:13
14 The friend shows gracious love for his friend, even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty. ISV — Job 6:14
15 But my brothers have acted treacherously like a cascading river, like torrential rivers that overflow. ISV — Job 6:15
16 Filled with waters made cold l6:16 Lit. dark by ice, they are where the snow goes to hide. ISV — Job 6:16
17 But then the snow melts, and they disappear; when warmed, they evaporate from their stream beds. m6:17 Lit. their place ISV — Job 6:17
18 Travelers divert n6:18 Lit. twist in their route; they go into a wasteland and die. ISV — Job 6:18
19 Travelers from Tema search intently; caravans from Sheba hope to find them. ISV — Job 6:19
20 For all their expectations, they are doomed to disappointment; even though they have come and searched this far. ISV — Job 6:20
21 “And now you’re all just like them, aren’t you? o6:21 Lit. it You see my terror and are terrified. ISV — Job 6:21
22 When did I ever ask you for anything, say ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?’ ISV — Job 6:22
23 or say ‘Deliver me from my enemy’s control,’ p6:23 Lit. hand or ‘Redeem me from the domination q6:23 Lit. hand of ruthless people’?” ISV — Job 6:23
24 “Instruct me, and I’ll remain silent. Help me understand where I’ve gone astray. ISV — Job 6:24
25 The truth r6:25 Lit. Upright words can be painful, but what has your argument proven? ISV — Job 6:25
26 Did you intend your words to reprove, even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind? ISV — Job 6:26
27 Indeed, you would gamble to buy an orphan; and barter to buy your friend! ISV — Job 6:27
28 Now be willing to face me, and I won’t lie to your face. ISV — Job 6:28
29 Repent! Let there be no injustice; Change your ways! s6:29 The Heb. lacks your ways My vindication t6:29 Or righteousness is at stake. ISV — Job 6:29
30 Have I said anything that’s unjust? I can discern u6:30 Lit. taste evil, can’t I?” ISV — Job 6:30