Job
Inspired Version (1:1)
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God and eschewed evil.
Hebrew (1:1)
KJV (1:1)
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
Inspired Version (1:2)
And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.
Hebrew (1:2)
וַיִּוָּ֥לְדוּ (-) ל֛וֹ () שִׁבְעָ֥ה (He had seven) בָנִ֖ים (sons) וְשָׁל֥וֹשׁ (and three) בָּנֽוֹת׃ (daughters),
KJV (1:2)
And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.
Inspired Version (1:3)
His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household, so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.
Hebrew (1:3)
וַיְהִ֣י (and he owned) מִ֠קְנֵהוּ (. . .) שִֽׁבְעַ֨ת (7,000 {}) אַלְפֵי־ (. . .) צֹ֜אן (sheep), וּשְׁלֹ֧שֶׁת (3,000 {}) אַלְפֵ֣י (. . .) גְמַלִּ֗ים (camels), וַחֲמֵ֨שׁ (500) מֵא֤וֹת (. . .) צֶֽמֶד־ (yoke) בָּקָר֙ (of oxen), וַחֲמֵ֣שׁ (500) מֵא֣וֹת (. . .) אֲתוֹנ֔וֹת (female donkeys), וַעֲבֻדָּ֖ה (servants). רַבָּ֣ה (large number of) מְאֹ֑ד (and a very) וַיְהִי֙ (. . .) הָאִ֣ישׁ (man) הַה֔וּא ([Job was] the) גָּד֖וֹל (greatest) מִכָּל־ (of all) בְּנֵי־ (the people) קֶֽדֶם׃ (of the East).
KJV (1:3)
His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.
Inspired Version (1:4)
And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day, and sent, and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
Hebrew (1:4)
וְהָלְכ֤וּ (would take turns) בָנָיו֙ ([Job’s] sons) וְעָשׂ֣וּ (holding) מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה (feasts) בֵּ֖ית (in their homes), אִ֣ישׁ (. . .) יוֹמ֑וֹ (. . .) וְשָׁלְח֗וּ (and they would invite) וְקָרְאוּ֙ (. . .) לִשְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת (their three) אַחְיֹתֵיהֶם (sisters) לֶאֱכֹ֥ל (to eat) וְלִשְׁתּ֖וֹת (and drink) עִמָּהֶֽם׃ (with them).
KJV (1:4)
And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
Inspired Version (1:5)
And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent, and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all; for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.
Hebrew (1:5)
וַיְהִ֡י (And) כִּ֣י (when) הִקִּיפֽוּ֩ (were over), יְמֵ֨י (the days) הַמִּשְׁתֶּ֜ה (of feasting) וַיִּשְׁלַ֧ח (would send [for his children]) אִיּ֣וֹב (Job) וַֽיְקַדְּשֵׁ֗ם (to purify them), וְהִשְׁכִּ֣ים (rising early) בַּבֹּקֶר֮ (in the morning) וְהֶעֱלָ֣ה (to offer) עֹלוֹת֮ (burnt offerings) מִסְפַּ֣ר (. . .) כֻּלָּם֒ (for all of them). כִּ֚י (For) אָמַ֣ר (thought), אִיּ֔וֹב (Job) אוּלַי֙ (Perhaps) חָטְא֣וּ (have sinned) בָנַ֔י (my children) וּבֵרֲכ֥וּ (and cursed) אֱלֹהִ֖ים (God) בִּלְבָבָ֑ם (in their hearts). כָּ֛כָה (This) יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה (practice). אִיּ֖וֹב (was Job’s) כָּל־ (regular) הַיָּמִֽים׃פ (. . .)
KJV (1:5)
And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.
Inspired Version (1:6)
Now there was a day when the children of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them.
Hebrew (1:6)
וַיְהִ֣י (-) הַיּ֔וֹם (One day) וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (came) בְּנֵ֣י (the sons) הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (of God) לְהִתְיַצֵּ֖ב (to present themselves) עַל־ (before) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), וַיָּב֥וֹא (came) גַֽם־ (also) הַשָּׂטָ֖ן (and Satan) בְּתוֹכָֽם׃ (with them).
KJV (1:6)
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
Inspired Version (1:7)
And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord and said, From going to and fro in the earth and from walking up and down in it.
Hebrew (1:7)
וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (said) יְהוָ֛ה (the LORD) אֶל־ (to) הַשָּׂטָ֖ן (Satan). מֵאַ֣יִן (Where) תָּבֹ֑א (have you come from)?” וַיַּ֨עַן (replied), הַשָּׂטָ֤ן (he) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָה֙ (-) וַיֹּאמַ֔ר (. . .) מִשּׁ֣וּט (From roaming) בָּאָ֔רֶץ (through the earth),” וּמֵֽהִתְהַלֵּ֖ךְ (and walking back and forth) בָּֽהּ׃ (in it).”
KJV (1:7)
And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
Inspired Version (1:8)
And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God and escheweth evil?
Hebrew (1:8)
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (said) יְהוָה֙ (Then the LORD) אֶל־ (to) הַשָּׂטָ֔ן (Satan), הֲשַׂ֥מְתָּ (Have you considered) לִבְּךָ֖ (. . .) עַל־ (. . .) עַבְדִּ֣י (My servant) אִיּ֑וֹב (Job)? כִּ֣י (For) אֵ֤ין ([there is] no one) כָּמֹ֙הוּ֙ (like him), בָּאָ֔רֶץ (on earth) אִ֣ישׁ (a man) תָּ֧ם ([who is] blameless) וְיָשָׁ֛ר (and upright), יְרֵ֥א (who fears) אֱלֹהִ֖ים (God) וְסָ֥ר (and shuns) מֵרָֽע׃ (evil).”
KJV (1:8)
And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
Inspired Version (1:9)
Then Satan answered the Lord and said, Doth Job fear God for naught?
Hebrew (1:9)
וַיַּ֧עַן (answered) הַשָּׂטָ֛ן (Satan) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֖ה (the LORD), וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (. . .) הַֽחִנָּ֔ם (for nothing)? יָרֵ֥א (fear) אִיּ֖וֹב (Does Job) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (God)
KJV (1:9)
Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
Inspired Version (1:10)
Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
Hebrew (1:10)
הֲלֹֽא־ (Have You not) אַתְּ (. . .) שַׂ֣כְתָּ (placed a hedge) בַעֲד֧וֹ (around him) וּבְעַד־ (. . .) בֵּית֛וֹ (and his household) וּבְעַ֥ד (and) כָּל־ (all) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) ל֖וֹ (he owns)? מִסָּבִ֑יב (on every side) מַעֲשֵׂ֤ה (the work) יָדָיו֙ (of his hands), בֵּרַ֔כְתָּ (You have blessed) וּמִקְנֵ֖הוּ (and his possessions) פָּרַ֥ץ (have increased) בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (in the land).
KJV (1:10)
Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
Inspired Version (1:11)
But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Hebrew (1:11)
KJV (1:11)
But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Inspired Version (1:12)
And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord.
Hebrew (1:12)
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (said) יְהוָ֜ה (the LORD) אֶל־ (to) הַשָּׂטָ֗ן (Satan). הִנֵּ֤ה (Very well), כָל־ (Everything) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) לוֹ֙ (he has [is]) בְּיָדֶ֔ךָ (in your hands), רַ֣ק (but) אֵלָ֔יו (on the man himself). אַל־ (you must not) תִּשְׁלַ֖ח (lay) יָדֶ֑ךָ (a hand) וַיֵּצֵא֙ (went out) הַשָּׂטָ֔ן (Then Satan) מֵעִ֖ם (. . .) פְּנֵ֥י (from the presence) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD).
KJV (1:12)
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
Inspired Version (1:13)
And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house;
Hebrew (1:13)
וַיְהִ֖י (-) הַיּ֑וֹם (One day), וּבָנָ֨יו (while Job’s sons) וּבְנֹתָ֤יו (and daughters) אֹֽכְלִים֙ (were eating) וְשֹׁתִ֣ים (and drinking) יַ֔יִן (wine) בְּבֵ֖ית (house), אֲחִיהֶ֥ם (brother’s) הַבְּכֽוֹר׃ (in their oldest)
KJV (1:13)
And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
Inspired Version (1:14)
And there came a messenger unto Job and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them;
Hebrew (1:14)
וּמַלְאָ֛ךְ (a messenger) בָּ֥א (came) אֶל־ (to) אִיּ֖וֹב (Job): וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (and reported) הַבָּקָר֙ (While the oxen) הָי֣וּ (were) חֹֽרְשׁ֔וֹת (plowing) וְהָאֲתֹנ֖וֹת (and the donkeys) רֹע֥וֹת (were grazing) עַל־ (nearby) יְדֵיהֶֽם׃ (. . .),
KJV (1:14)
And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
Inspired Version (1:15)
And the Sabeans fell upon them and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Hebrew (1:15)
וַתִּפֹּ֤ל (swooped down) שְׁבָא֙ (the Sabeans) וַתִּקָּחֵ֔ם (and took them away). וְאֶת־ (-) הַנְּעָרִ֖ים (the servants) הִכּ֣וּ (They put) לְפִי־ (vvv) חָ֑רֶב (to the sword), וָֽאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (have escaped) רַק־ (. . .) אֲנִ֛י (and I) לְבַדִּ֖י (alone) לְהַגִּ֥יד (to tell) לָֽךְ׃ (you)!”
KJV (1:15)
And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Inspired Version (1:16)
While he was yet speaking, there came also another and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Hebrew (1:16)
ע֣וֹד׀ (was still) זֶ֣ה (While he) מְדַבֵּ֗ר (speaking), וְזֶה֮ (another) בָּ֣א (messenger came) וַיֹּאמַר֒ (and reported): אֵ֣שׁ (The fire) אֱלֹהִ֗ים (of God) נָֽפְלָה֙ (fell) מִן־ (from) הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (heaven). וַתִּבְעַ֥ר (It burned) בַּצֹּ֛אן (the sheep) וּבַנְּעָרִ֖ים (and the servants), וַתֹּאכְלֵ֑ם (and consumed) וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (have escaped) רַק־ (. . .) אֲנִ֛י (and I) לְבַדִּ֖י (alone) לְהַגִּ֥יד (to tell) לָֽךְ׃ (you)!”
KJV (1:16)
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Inspired Version (1:17)
While he was yet speaking, there came also another and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Hebrew (1:17)
ע֣וֹד׀ (While he) זֶ֣ה (was still) מְדַבֵּ֗ר (speaking), וְזֶה֮ (another [messenger]) בָּ֣א (came) וַיֹּאמַר֒ (and reported): כַּשְׂדִּ֞ים (The Chaldeans) שָׂ֣מוּ׀ (formed) שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה (three) רָאשִׁ֗ים (bands), וַֽיִּפְשְׁט֤וּ (raided) עַל־ () הַגְּמַלִּים֙ (the camels), וַיִּקָּח֔וּם (and took them away). וְאֶת־ (-) הַנְּעָרִ֖ים (the servants) הִכּ֣וּ (They put) לְפִי־ (vvv) חָ֑רֶב (to the sword), וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (have escaped) רַק־ (. . .) אֲנִ֛י (and I) לְבַדִּ֖י (alone) לְהַגִּ֥יד (to tell) לָֽךְ׃ (you)!”
KJV (1:17)
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Inspired Version (1:18)
While he was yet speaking, there came also another and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house;
Hebrew (1:18)
עַ֚ד (While) זֶ֣ה (he) מְדַבֵּ֔ר (was still speaking), וְזֶ֖ה (another messenger) בָּ֣א (came) וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (and reported): בָּנֶ֨יךָ (Your sons) וּבְנוֹתֶ֤יךָ (and daughters) אֹֽכְלִים֙ (were eating) וְשֹׁתִ֣ים (and drinking) יַ֔יִן (wine) בְּבֵ֖ית (house), אֲחִיהֶ֥ם (brother’s) הַבְּכֽוֹר׃ (in their oldest)
KJV (1:18)
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
Inspired Version (1:19)
And behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness and smote the four corners of the house; and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Hebrew (1:19)
וְהִנֵּה֩ (when suddenly) ר֨וּחַ (wind) גְּדוֹלָ֜ה (a mighty) בָּ֣אָה׀ (swept in) מֵעֵ֣בֶר (from) הַמִּדְבָּ֗ר (the desert) וַיִּגַּע֙ (and struck) בְּאַרְבַּע֙ (the four) פִּנּ֣וֹת (corners) הַבַּ֔יִת (of the house). וַיִּפֹּ֥ל (It collapsed) עַל־ (on) הַנְּעָרִ֖ים (the young people) וַיָּמ֑וּתוּ (and they are dead), וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (have escaped) רַק־ (. . .) אֲנִ֛י (and I) לְבַדִּ֖י (alone) לְהַגִּ֥יד (to tell) לָֽךְ׃ (you)!”
KJV (1:19)
And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Inspired Version (1:20)
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
Hebrew (1:20)
וַיָּ֤קָם (stood up), אִיּוֹב֙ (Then Job) וַיִּקְרַ֣ע (tore) אֶת־ (-) מְעִל֔וֹ (his robe), וַיָּ֖גָז (and shaved) אֶת־ (-) רֹאשׁ֑וֹ (his head). וַיִּפֹּ֥ל (He fell) אַ֖רְצָה (to the ground) וַיִּשְׁתָּֽחוּ׃ (and worshiped),
KJV (1:20)
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshiped,
Inspired Version (1:21)
And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither; the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
Hebrew (1:21)
וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (saying): עָרֹ֨ם (Naked) יָצָתִי (I came) מִבֶּ֣טֶן (womb), אִמִּ֗י (from my mother’s) וְעָרֹם֙ (and naked) אָשׁ֣וּב (I will return) שָׁ֔מָה (. . .). יְהוָ֣ה (The LORD) נָתַ֔ן (gave), וַיהוָ֖ה (and the LORD) לָקָ֑ח (has taken away). יְהִ֛י (be) שֵׁ֥ם (the name) יְהוָ֖ה (of the LORD). מְבֹרָֽךְ׃ (Blessed)
KJV (1:21)
And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Inspired Version (1:22)
In all this Job sinned not nor charged God foolishly.
Hebrew (1:22)
KJV (1:22)
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Inspired Version (2:1)
Again there was a day when the children of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the Lord.
Hebrew (2:1)
וַיְהִ֣י (On another) הַיּ֔וֹם (day) וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (came) בְּנֵ֣י (the sons) הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (of God) לְהִתְיַצֵּ֖ב (to present themselves) עַל־ (before) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD), וַיָּב֤וֹא (came) גַֽם־ (also) הַשָּׂטָן֙ (and Satan) בְּתֹכָ֔ם (with them) לְהִתְיַצֵּ֖ב (to present himself) עַל־ (before) יְהוָֽה׃ ([Him]).
KJV (2:1)
Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.
Inspired Version (2:2)
And the Lord said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the Lord and said, From going to and fro in the earth and from walking up and down in it.
Hebrew (2:2)
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (said) יְהוָה֙ (the LORD) אֶל־ (to) הַשָּׂטָ֔ן (Satan). אֵ֥י (Where) מִזֶּ֖ה (. . .) תָּבֹ֑א (have you come from)?” וַיַּ֨עַן (replied) הַשָּׂטָ֤ן ([he]) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָה֙ () וַיֹּאמַ֔ר (-), מִשֻּׁ֣ט (From roaming) בָּאָ֔רֶץ (through the earth), וּמֵהִתְהַלֵּ֖ךְ (and walking back and forth) בָּֽהּ׃ (in it).”
KJV (2:2)
And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
Inspired Version (2:3)
And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God and escheweth evil? And still he holdeth fast his integrity although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.
Hebrew (2:3)
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (said) יְהוָ֜ה (Then the LORD) אֶל־ (to) הַשָּׂטָ֗ן (Satan), הֲשַׂ֣מְתָּ (Have you considered) לִבְּךָ֮ (. . .) אֶל־ (. . .) עַבְדִּ֣י (My servant) אִיּוֹב֒ (Job)? כִּי֩ (For) אֵ֨ין ([there is] no one) כָּמֹ֜הוּ (like him), בָּאָ֗רֶץ (on earth) אִ֣ישׁ (a man [who is]) תָּ֧ם (blameless) וְיָשָׁ֛ר (and upright), יְרֵ֥א (who fears) אֱלֹהִ֖ים (God) וְסָ֣ר (and shuns) מֵרָ֑ע (evil). וְעֹדֶ֙נּוּ֙ (He still) מַחֲזִ֣יק (retains) בְּתֻמָּת֔וֹ (his integrity), וַתְּסִיתֵ֥נִי (even though you incited Me) ב֖וֹ (against him) לְבַלְּע֥וֹ (to ruin him) חִנָּֽם׃ (without cause).”
KJV (2:3)
And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.
Inspired Version (2:4)
And Satan answered the Lord and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
Hebrew (2:4)
וַיַּ֧עַן (replied) הַשָּׂטָ֛ן (Satan) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֖ה (-) וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (. . .). ע֣וֹר (Skin) בְּעַד־ (for) ע֗וֹר (skin)! וְכֹל֙ (all) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (he owns) לָאִ֔ישׁ (A man) יִתֵּ֖ן (will give up) בְּעַ֥ד (in exchange for) נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (his life).
KJV (2:4)
And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
Inspired Version (2:5)
But put forth thine hand now and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Hebrew (2:5)
KJV (2:5)
But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Inspired Version (2:6)
And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.
Hebrew (2:6)
וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (said) יְהוָ֛ה (the LORD) אֶל־ (. . .) הַשָּׂטָ֖ן (to Satan). הִנּ֣וֹ (Very well), בְיָדֶ֑ךָ (He is in your hands), אַ֖ךְ (but) אֶת־ (-) נַפְשׁ֥וֹ (his life).” שְׁמֹֽר׃ (you must spare)
KJV (2:6)
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.
Inspired Version (2:7)
So went Satan forth from the presence of the Lord and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.
Hebrew (2:7)
וַיֵּצֵא֙ (went out) הַשָּׂטָ֔ן (So Satan) מֵאֵ֖ת (. . .) פְּנֵ֣י (from the presence) יְהוָ֑ה (of the LORD) וַיַּ֤ךְ (and infected) אֶת־ (-) אִיּוֹב֙ (Job) בִּשְׁחִ֣ין (boils) רָ֔ע (with terrible) מִכַּ֥ף (from the soles) רַגְל֖וֹ (of his feet) עַד (to) קָדְקֳדֽוֹ׃ (the crown of his head).
KJV (2:7)
So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.
Inspired Version (2:8)
And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes.
Hebrew (2:8)
וַיִּֽקַּֽח־ (And Job took) ל֣וֹ () חֶ֔רֶשׂ (a piece of broken pottery) לְהִתְגָּרֵ֖ד (to scrape) בּ֑וֹ (himself) וְה֖וּא (as he) יֹשֵׁ֥ב (sat) בְּתוֹךְ־ (among) הָאֵֽפֶר׃ (the ashes).
KJV (2:8)
And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes.
Inspired Version (2:9)
Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? Curse God and die.
Hebrew (2:9)
וַתֹּ֤אמֶר (said) לוֹ֙ (to him), אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ (Then [Job’s] wife) עֹדְךָ֖ (Do you still) מַחֲזִ֣יק (retain) בְּתֻמָּתֶ֑ךָ (your integrity)? בָּרֵ֥ךְ (Curse) אֱלֹהִ֖ים (God) וָמֻֽת׃ (and die)!”
KJV (2:9)
Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.
Inspired Version (2:10)
But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
Hebrew (2:10)
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (he told) אֵלֶ֗יהָ (her). כְּדַבֵּ֞ר (You speak) אַחַ֤ת (as a) הַנְּבָלוֹת֙ (foolish woman) תְּדַבֵּ֔רִי (speaks), גַּ֣ם (. . .) אֶת־ (-) הַטּ֗וֹב (only good) נְקַבֵּל֙ (Should we accept) מֵאֵ֣ת (from) הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (God) וְאֶת־ (-) הָרָ֖ע (adversity)? לֹ֣א (and not) נְקַבֵּ֑ל (. . .) בְּכָל־ (In all) זֹ֛את (this), לֹא־ (did not) חָטָ֥א (sin) אִיּ֖וֹב (Job) בִּשְׂפָתָֽיו׃פ (in what he said).
KJV (2:10)
But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
Inspired Version (2:11)
Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came, every one from his own place: Eliphaz, the Temanite, and Bildad, the Shuhite, and Zophar, the Naamathite; for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.
Hebrew (2:11)
וַֽיִּשְׁמְע֞וּ (heard) שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת׀ (three) רֵעֵ֣י (friends)— אִיּ֗וֹב (Now when Job’s) אֵ֣ת (-) כָּל־ (about all) הָרָעָ֣ה (adversity) הַזֹּאת֮ (this) הַבָּ֣אָה (that had come) עָלָיו֒ (upon him), וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (came) אִ֣ישׁ (each of them) מִמְּקֹמ֔וֹ (from his home), אֱלִיפַ֤ז (Eliphaz) הַתֵּימָנִי֙ (the Temanite), וּבִלְדַּ֣ד (Bildad) הַשּׁוּחִ֔י (the Shuhite), וְצוֹפַ֖ר (and Zophar) הַנַּֽעֲמָתִ֑י (the Naamathite)— וַיִּוָּעֲד֣וּ (and they met) יַחְדָּ֔ו (together) לָב֥וֹא (to go) לָנֽוּד־ (and sympathize) ל֖וֹ (with [Job]) וּֽלְנַחֲמֽוֹ׃ (and comfort him).
KJV (2:11)
Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.
Inspired Version (2:12)
And when they lifted up their eyes afar off and knew him not, they lifted up their voice and wept; and they rent every one his mantle and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven.
Hebrew (2:12)
וַיִּשְׂא֨וּ (When they lifted up) אֶת־ () עֵינֵיהֶ֤ם (their eyes) מֵרָחוֹק֙ (from afar), וְלֹ֣א (they could barely) הִכִּירֻ֔הוּ (recognize [Job]). וַיִּשְׂא֥וּ (aloud) קוֹלָ֖ם (. . .), וַיִּבְכּ֑וּ (They began to weep) וַֽיִּקְרְעוּ֙ (tore) אִ֣ישׁ (and each man) מְעִל֔וֹ (his robe) וַיִּזְרְק֥וּ (and threw) עָפָ֛ר (dust) עַל־ (over) רָאשֵׁיהֶ֖ם (his head). הַשָּׁמָֽיְמָה׃ (in the air)
KJV (2:12)
And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven.
Inspired Version (2:13)
So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him; for they saw that his grief was very great.
Hebrew (2:13)
וַיֵּשְׁב֤וּ (Then they sat) אִתּוֹ֙ (with him) לָאָ֔רֶץ (on the ground) שִׁבְעַ֥ת (for seven) יָמִ֖ים (days) וְשִׁבְעַ֣ת (and seven) לֵיל֑וֹת (nights), וְאֵין־ (but no) דֹּבֵ֤ר (one spoke) אֵלָיו֙ (to him) דָּבָ֔ר (a word) כִּ֣י (because) רָא֔וּ (they saw) כִּֽי־ (-) גָדַ֥ל (was). הַכְּאֵ֖ב (his suffering) מְאֹֽד׃ (how intense)
KJV (2:13)
So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great.
Inspired Version (3:1)
After this opened Job his mouth and cursed his day.
Hebrew (3:1)
KJV (3:1)
After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.
Inspired Version (3:2)
And Job spake and said,
Hebrew (3:2)
KJV (3:2)
And Job spake, and said,
Inspired Version (3:3)
Let the day perish wherein I was born and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived.
Hebrew (3:3)
KJV (3:3)
Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived.
Inspired Version (3:4)
Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above; neither let the light shine upon it.
Hebrew (3:4)
KJV (3:4)
Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, neither let the light shine upon it.
Inspired Version (3:5)
Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.
Hebrew (3:5)
יִגְאָלֻ֡הוּ (reclaim it), חֹ֣שֶׁךְ (May darkness) וְ֭צַלְמָוֶת (and gloom) תִּשְׁכָּן־ (settle) עָלָ֣יו (over it); עֲנָנָ֑ה (and a cloud) יְ֝בַעֲתֻ֗הוּ (overwhelm it). כִּֽמְרִ֥ירֵי (may the blackness) יֽוֹם׃ (of the day)
KJV (3:5)
Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.
Inspired Version (3:6)
As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year; let it not come into the number of the months.
Hebrew (3:6)
הַלַּ֥יְלָה (that night) הַהוּא֮ (had taken) יִקָּחֵ֪ה֫וּ (away)! אֹ֥פֶל (If only darkness) אַל־ (May it not) יִ֭חַדְּ (appear) בִּימֵ֣י (among the days) שָׁנָ֑ה (of the year); בְּמִסְפַּ֥ר (in any) יְ֝רָחִ֗ים (of the months). אַל־ (may it never) יָבֹֽא׃ (be entered)
KJV (3:6)
As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months.
Inspired Version (3:7)
Lo, let that night be solitary; let no joyful voice come therein.
Hebrew (3:7)
KJV (3:7)
Lo, let that night be solitary, let no joyful voice come therein.
Inspired Version (3:8)
Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.
Hebrew (3:8)
יִקְּבֻ֥הוּ (by those who curse) אֹרְרֵי־ (May it be cursed) י֑וֹם (the day) הָ֝עֲתִידִ֗ים (those prepared) עֹרֵ֥ר (to rouse) לִוְיָתָֽן׃ (Leviathan).
KJV (3:8)
Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.
Inspired Version (3:9)
Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light but have none; neither let it see the dawning of the day,
Hebrew (3:9)
יֶחְשְׁכוּ֮ (grow dark); כּוֹכְבֵ֪י (stars) נִ֫שְׁפּ֥וֹ (May its morning) יְקַו־ (may it wait) לְא֥וֹר (for daylight); וָאַ֑יִן (in vain) וְאַל־ (may it not) יִ֝רְאֶ֗ה (see) בְּעַפְעַפֵּי־ (the breaking) שָֽׁחַר׃ (of dawn).
KJV (3:9)
Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but have none; neither let it see the dawning of the day:
Inspired Version (3:10)
Because it shut not up the doors of my mother's womb nor hid sorrow from mine eyes.
Hebrew (3:10)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹ֣א (that night did not) סָ֭גַר (shut) דַּלְתֵ֣י (the doors) בִטְנִ֑י (of the womb) וַיַּסְתֵּ֥ר (to hide) עָ֝מָ֗ל (the sorrow) מֵעֵינָֽי׃ (from my eyes).
KJV (3:10)
Because it shut not up the doors of my mother's womb, nor hid sorrow from mine eyes.
Inspired Version (3:11)
Why died I not from the womb? Why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?
Hebrew (3:11)
KJV (3:11)
Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?
Inspired Version (3:12)
Why did the knees prevent me? Or why the breasts, that I should suck?
Hebrew (3:12)
מַ֭דּוּעַ (Why) קִדְּמ֣וּנִי (to receive me), בִרְכָּ֑יִם (were there knees) וּמַה־ ([and]) שָּׁ֝דַ֗יִם (breasts) כִּ֣י (that) אִינָֽק׃ (I should be nursed)?
KJV (3:12)
Why did the knees prevent me? or why the breasts that I should suck?
Inspired Version (3:13)
For now should I have lain still and been quiet; I should have slept; then had I been at rest,
Hebrew (3:13)
כִּֽי־ (For) עַ֭תָּה (now) שָׁכַ֣בְתִּי (I would be lying down) וְאֶשְׁק֑וֹט (in peace); יָ֝שַׁ֗נְתִּי (I would be asleep) אָ֤ז׀ (and) יָנ֬וּחַֽ (at rest) לִֽי׃ ()
KJV (3:13)
For now should I have lain still and been quiet, I should have slept: then had I been at rest,
Inspired Version (3:14)
With kings and counsellors of the earth, which built desolate places for themselves;
Hebrew (3:14)
עִם־ (with) מְ֭לָכִים (kings) וְיֹ֣עֲצֵי (and counselors) אָ֑רֶץ (of the earth), הַבֹּנִ֖ים (who built) חֳרָב֣וֹת (cities now in ruins), לָֽמוֹ׃ (for themselves)
KJV (3:14)
With kings and counselors of the earth, which built desolate places for themselves;
Inspired Version (3:15)
Or with princes that had gold, who filled their houses with silver;
Hebrew (3:15)
א֣וֹ (or) עִם־ (with) שָׂ֭רִים (princes) זָהָ֣ב (who had gold) לָהֶ֑ם (. . .), הַֽמְמַלְאִ֖ים (who filled) בָּתֵּיהֶ֣ם (their houses) כָּֽסֶף׃ (with silver).
KJV (3:15)
Or with princes that had gold, who filled their houses with silver:
Inspired Version (3:16)
Or as a hidden, untimely birth I had not been, as infants which never saw light.
Hebrew (3:16)
KJV (3:16)
Or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw light.
Inspired Version (3:17)
There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest.
Hebrew (3:17)
שָׁ֣ם (There) רְ֭שָׁעִים (the wicked) חָ֣דְלוּ (cease) רֹ֑גֶז (from raging), וְשָׁ֥ם (and there) יָ֝נ֗וּחוּ (find rest). יְגִ֣יעֵי (the weary) כֹֽחַ׃ (. . .)
KJV (3:17)
There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest.
Inspired Version (3:18)
There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.
Hebrew (3:18)
יַ֭חַד (enjoy) אֲסִירִ֣ים (The captives) שַׁאֲנָ֑נוּ (their ease); לֹ֥א (they do not) שָׁ֝מְע֗וּ (hear) ק֣וֹל (the voice) נֹגֵֽשׂ׃ (of the oppressor).
KJV (3:18)
There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.
Inspired Version (3:19)
The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master.
Hebrew (3:19)
KJV (3:19)
The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master.
Inspired Version (3:20)
Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul,
Hebrew (3:20)
KJV (3:20)
Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;
Inspired Version (3:21)
Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;
Hebrew (3:21)
הַֽמְחַכִּ֣ים (who long) לַמָּ֣וֶת (for death) וְאֵינֶ֑נּוּ (that does not come), וַֽ֝יַּחְפְּרֻ֗הוּ (and search for it) מִמַּטְמוֹנִֽים׃ (like hidden treasure),
KJV (3:21)
Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;
Inspired Version (3:22)
Which rejoice exceedingly and are glad when they can find the grave?
Hebrew (3:22)
הַשְּׂמֵחִ֥ים (who rejoice) אֱלֵי־ (. . .) גִ֑יל (and greatly) יָ֝שִׂ֗ישׂוּ (exult) כִּ֣י (when) יִמְצְאוּ־ (they reach) קָֽבֶר׃ (the grave)?
KJV (3:22)
Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?
Inspired Version (3:23)
Why is light given to a man whose way is hid and whom God hath hedged in?
Hebrew (3:23)
לְ֭גֶבֶר (Why is life given to a man) אֲשֶׁר־ (whose) דַּרְכּ֣וֹ (way) נִסְתָּ֑רָה (is hidden), וַיָּ֖סֶךְ (has hedged in)? אֱל֣וֹהַּ (whom God) בַּעֲדֽוֹ׃ (. . .)
KJV (3:23)
Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in?
Inspired Version (3:24)
For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters.
Hebrew (3:24)
כִּֽי־ (when) לִפְנֵ֣י (before me), לַ֭חְמִי (food) אַנְחָתִ֣י (I sigh) תָבֹ֑א (is put) וַֽיִּתְּכ֥וּ (pour out) כַ֝מַּ֗יִם (like water). שַׁאֲגֹתָֽי׃ (and my groans)
KJV (3:24)
For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters.
Inspired Version (3:25)
For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.
Hebrew (3:25)
כִּ֤י (For) פַ֣חַד (the thing) פָּ֭חַדְתִּי (I feared) וַיֶּאֱתָיֵ֑נִי (has overtaken me), וַאֲשֶׁ֥ר (and what) יָ֝גֹ֗רְתִּי (I dreaded) יָ֣בֹא (has befallen) לִֽי׃ (me).
KJV (3:25)
For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.
Inspired Version (3:26)
I was not in safety; neither had I rest; neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
Hebrew (3:26)
לֹ֤א (I am not) שָׁלַ֨וְתִּי׀ (at ease) וְלֹ֖א (I have no) שָׁקַ֥טְתִּי (or quiet) וְֽלֹא־ (. . .); נָ֗חְתִּי (rest), וַיָּ֥בֹא (has come). רֹֽגֶז׃פ (for trouble)
KJV (3:26)
I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
Inspired Version (4:1)
Then Eliphaz, the Temanite, answered and said,
Hebrew (4:1)
KJV (4:1)
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,
Inspired Version (4:2)
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
Hebrew (4:2)
KJV (4:2)
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
Inspired Version (4:3)
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
Hebrew (4:3)
הִ֭נֵּה (Surely) יִסַּ֣רְתָּ (you have instructed) רַבִּ֑ים (many), וְיָדַ֖יִם (hands). רָפ֣וֹת (their feeble) תְּחַזֵּֽק׃ (and have strengthened)
KJV (4:3)
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
Inspired Version (4:4)
Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
Hebrew (4:4)
כּ֭וֹשֵׁל (those who stumbled); יְקִימ֣וּן (have steadied) מִלֶּ֑יךָ (Your words) וּבִרְכַּ֖יִם (the knees) כֹּרְע֣וֹת (that were buckling). תְּאַמֵּֽץ׃ (you have braced)
KJV (4:4)
Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
Inspired Version (4:5)
But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled.
Hebrew (4:5)
KJV (4:5)
But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled.
Inspired Version (4:6)
Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy ways?
Hebrew (4:6)
הֲלֹ֣א (not) יִ֭רְאָתְךָ (Is your reverence) כִּסְלָתֶ֑ךָ (your confidence), תִּ֝קְוָתְךָ֗ (your hope)? וְתֹ֣ם (and the uprightness) דְּרָכֶֽיךָ׃ (of your ways)
KJV (4:6)
Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy ways?
Inspired Version (4:7)
Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent. Or where were the righteous cut off?
Hebrew (4:7)
זְכָר־ (Consider) נָ֗א (now, I plead): מִ֤י (Who), ה֣וּא (-) נָקִ֣י (being innocent), אָבָ֑ד (has ever perished)? וְ֝אֵיפֹ֗ה (Or where) יְשָׁרִ֥ים (have the upright) נִכְחָֽדוּ׃ (been destroyed)?
KJV (4:7)
Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off?
Inspired Version (4:8)
Even as I have seen, they that plough iniquity and sow wickedness reap the same.
Hebrew (4:8)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (As) רָ֭אִיתִי (I have observed), חֹ֣רְשֵׁי (those who plow) אָ֑וֶן (iniquity) וְזֹרְעֵ֖י (and those who sow) עָמָ֣ל (trouble) יִקְצְרֻֽהוּ׃ (reap the same).
KJV (4:8)
Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.
Inspired Version (4:9)
By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they consumed.
Hebrew (4:9)
מִנִּשְׁמַ֣ת (By the breath) אֱל֣וֹהַ (of God) יֹאבֵ֑דוּ (they perish), וּמֵר֖וּחַ (and by the blast) אַפּ֣וֹ (of His anger) יִכְלֽוּ׃ (they are consumed).
KJV (4:9)
By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they consumed.
Inspired Version (4:10)
The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of the young lions are broken.
Hebrew (4:10)
שַׁאֲגַ֣ת (may roar), אַ֭רְיֵה (The lion) וְק֣וֹל (may growl), שָׁ֑חַל (and the fierce lion) וְשִׁנֵּ֖י (yet the teeth) כְפִירִ֣ים (of the young lions) נִתָּֽעוּ׃ (are broken).
KJV (4:10)
The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of the young lions, are broken.
Inspired Version (4:11)
The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion's whelps are scattered abroad.
Hebrew (4:11)
KJV (4:11)
The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion's whelps are scattered abroad.
Inspired Version (4:12)
Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
Hebrew (4:12)
וְ֭אֵלַי (came to me) דָּבָ֣ר (Now a word) יְגֻנָּ֑ב (secretly); וַתִּקַּ֥ח (caught) אָ֝זְנִ֗י (my ears) שֵׁ֣מֶץ (a whisper) מֶֽנְהֽוּ׃ (of it).
KJV (4:12)
Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
Inspired Version (4:13)
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
Hebrew (4:13)
בִּ֭שְׂעִפִּים (In disquieting) מֵחֶזְיֹנ֣וֹת (visions) לָ֑יְלָה (in the night), בִּנְפֹ֥ל (falls) תַּ֝רְדֵּמָ֗ה (when deep sleep) עַל־ (on) אֲנָשִֽׁים׃ (men),
KJV (4:13)
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
Inspired Version (4:14)
Fear came upon me and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.
Hebrew (4:14)
פַּ֣חַד (fear) קְ֭רָאַנִי (came over me) וּרְעָדָ֑ה (and trembling) וְרֹ֖ב (and made all) עַצְמוֹתַ֣י (my bones) הִפְחִֽיד׃ (shudder).
KJV (4:14)
Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.
Inspired Version (4:15)
Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up;
Hebrew (4:15)
וְ֭רוּחַ (Then a spirit) עַל־ (past) פָּנַ֣י (my face), יַחֲלֹ֑ף (glided) תְּ֝סַמֵּ֗ר (bristled). שַֽׂעֲרַ֥ת ([and] the hair) בְּשָׂרִֽי׃ (on my body)
KJV (4:15)
Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:
Inspired Version (4:16)
It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof; an image was before mine eyes; there was silence, and I heard a voice saying,
Hebrew (4:16)
יַעֲמֹ֤ד׀ (It stood still), וְֽלֹא־ (but I could not) אַכִּ֬יר (discern) מַרְאֵ֗הוּ (its appearance); תְּ֭מוּנָה (a form) לְנֶ֣גֶד (loomed before) עֵינָ֑י (my eyes), דְּמָמָ֖ה (a whispering) וָק֣וֹל (voice): אֶשְׁמָֽע׃ (and I heard)
KJV (4:16)
It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,
Inspired Version (4:17)
Shall mortal man be more just than God? Shall a man be more pure than his Maker?
Hebrew (4:17)
הַֽ֭אֱנוֹשׁ ({Can} a mortal) מֵאֱל֣וֹהַ (than God), יִצְדָּ֑ק (be more righteous) אִ֥ם (or) מֵ֝עֹשֵׂ֗הוּ (than his Maker)? יִטְהַר־ (more pure) גָּֽבֶר׃ (a man)
KJV (4:17)
Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?
Inspired Version (4:18)
Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly.
Hebrew (4:18)
הֵ֣ן (If) בַּ֭עֲבָדָיו (in His servants), לֹ֣א (God puts no) יַאֲמִ֑ין (trust) וּ֝בְמַלְאָכָ֗יו (His angels) יָשִׂ֥ים (and He charges) תָּהֳלָֽה׃ (with error),
KJV (4:18)
Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:
Inspired Version (4:19)
How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth?
Hebrew (4:19)
KJV (4:19)
How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth?
Inspired Version (4:20)
They are destroyed from morning to evening; they perish for ever without any regarding it.
Hebrew (4:20)
מִבֹּ֣קֶר (from dawn) לָעֶ֣רֶב (to dusk); יֻכַּ֑תּוּ (They are smashed to pieces) מִבְּלִ֥י (unnoticed) מֵ֝שִׂ֗ים (. . .), לָנֶ֥צַח (forever). יֹאבֵֽדוּ׃ (they perish)
KJV (4:20)
They are destroyed from morning to evening: they perish for ever without any regarding it.
Inspired Version (4:21)
Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? They die, even without wisdom.
Hebrew (4:21)
הֲלֹא־ (-) נִסַּ֣ע (pulled up), יִתְרָ֣ם (Are not their tent cords) בָּ֑ם () יָ֝מ֗וּתוּ (so that they die) וְלֹ֣א (without) בְחָכְמָֽה׃ (wisdom)?
KJV (4:21)
Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wisdom.
Inspired Version (5:1)
Call now, if there be any that will answer thee. And to which of the saints wilt thou turn?
Hebrew (5:1)
קְֽרָא־ (Call out) נָ֭א (if you please), הֲיֵ֣שׁ (vvv) עוֹנֶ֑ךָּ (but who will answer)? וְאֶל־ (To) מִ֖י (which) מִקְּדֹשִׁ֣ים (of the holy ones) תִּפְנֶֽה׃ (will you turn)?
KJV (5:1)
Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints wilt thou turn?
Inspired Version (5:2)
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
Hebrew (5:2)
KJV (5:2)
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
Inspired Version (5:3)
I have seen the foolish taking root; but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
Hebrew (5:3)
אֲֽנִי־ (I) רָ֭אִיתִי (have seen) אֱוִ֣יל (a fool) מַשְׁרִ֑ישׁ (taking root), וָאֶקּ֖וֹב (was cursed). נָוֵ֣הוּ (his house) פִתְאֹֽם׃ (but suddenly)
KJV (5:3)
I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
Inspired Version (5:4)
His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate; neither is there any to deliver them,
Hebrew (5:4)
יִרְחֲק֣וּ (are far) בָנָ֣יו (His sons) מִיֶּ֑שַׁע (from safety), וְיִֽדַּכְּא֥וּ (crushed) בַ֝שַּׁ֗עַר (in court) וְאֵ֣ין (without) מַצִּֽיל׃ (a defender).
KJV (5:4)
His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is there any to deliver them.
Inspired Version (5:5)
Whose harvest the hungry eateth up and taketh it, even out of the thorns; and the robber swalloweth up their substance.
Hebrew (5:5)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (-) קְצִיר֨וֹ׀ (his harvest), רָ֘עֵ֤ב (The hungry) יֹאכֵ֗ל (consume) וְאֶֽל־ (. . .) מִצִּנִּ֥ים (from the thorns), יִקָּחֵ֑הוּ (taking it even) וְשָׁאַ֖ף (pant after) צַמִּ֣ים (and the thirsty) חֵילָֽם׃ (his wealth).
KJV (5:5)
Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and the robber swalloweth up their substance.
Inspired Version (5:6)
Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground,
Hebrew (5:6)
KJV (5:6)
Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;
Inspired Version (5:7)
Yet man is born unto trouble as the sparks fly upward.
Hebrew (5:7)
KJV (5:7)
Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.
Inspired Version (5:8)
I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause,
Hebrew (5:8)
אוּלָ֗ם (However), אֲ֭נִי (if I were you), אֶדְרֹ֣שׁ (I would appeal) אֶל־ (to) אֵ֑ל (God) וְאֶל־ (before) אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (Him)— אָשִׂ֥ים (and lay) דִּבְרָתִֽי׃ (my cause)
KJV (5:8)
I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:
Inspired Version (5:9)
Which doeth great things and unsearchable, marvellous things without number,
Hebrew (5:9)
עֹשֶׂ֣ה ([the One] who does) גְ֭דֹלוֹת (great) וְאֵ֣ין (and) חֵ֑קֶר (unsearchable things), נִ֝פְלָא֗וֹת (wonders) עַד־ (. . .) אֵ֥ין (without) מִסְפָּֽר׃ (number).
KJV (5:9)
Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number:
Inspired Version (5:10)
Who giveth rain upon the earth and sendeth waters upon the fields,
Hebrew (5:10)
KJV (5:10)
Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields:
Inspired Version (5:11)
To set up on high those that be low, that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
Hebrew (5:11)
לָשׂ֣וּם (He sets) שְׁפָלִ֣ים (the lowly) לְמָר֑וֹם (on high), וְ֝קֹדְרִ֗ים (so that mourners) שָׂ֣גְבוּ (are lifted) יֶֽשַׁע׃ (to safety).
KJV (5:11)
To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
Inspired Version (5:12)
He disappointeth the devices of the crafty so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
Hebrew (5:12)
מֵ֭פֵר (He thwarts) מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת (the schemes) עֲרוּמִ֑ים (of the crafty), וְֽלֹא־ (no) תַעֲשֶׂ֥ינָה (find) יְ֝דֵיהֶ֗ם (so that their hands) תּוּשִׁיָּֽה׃ (success).
KJV (5:12)
He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
Inspired Version (5:13)
He taketh the wise in their own craftiness; and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
Hebrew (5:13)
לֹכֵ֣ד (He catches) חֲכָמִ֣ים (the wise) בְּעָרְמָ֑ם (in their craftiness), וַעֲצַ֖ת (the plans) נִפְתָּלִ֣ים (of the cunning). נִמְהָֽרָה׃ (and sweeps away)
KJV (5:13)
He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
Inspired Version (5:14)
They meet with darkness in the daytime and grope in the noonday as in the night.
Hebrew (5:14)
יוֹמָ֥ם (by day) יְפַגְּשׁוּ־ (They encounter) חֹ֑שֶׁךְ (darkness) וְ֝כַלַּ֗יְלָה (as in the night). יְֽמַשְׁשׁ֥וּ (and grope) בַֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃ (at noon)
KJV (5:14)
They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the night.
Inspired Version (5:15)
But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
Hebrew (5:15)
וַיֹּ֣שַׁע (He saves) מֵ֭חֶרֶב (from the sword) מִפִּיהֶ֑ם (in their mouth) וּמִיַּ֖ד (and from the clutches) חָזָ֣ק (of the powerful). אֶבְיֽוֹן׃ (the needy)
KJV (5:15)
But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
Inspired Version (5:16)
So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.
Hebrew (5:16)
KJV (5:16)
So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.
Inspired Version (5:17)
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth; therefore, despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty;
Hebrew (5:17)
הִנֵּ֤ה (indeed) אַשְׁרֵ֣י (Blessed) אֱ֭נוֹשׁ (is the man) יוֹכִחֶ֣נּֽוּ (corrects); אֱל֑וֹהַּ ([whom] God) וּמוּסַ֥ר (the discipline) שַׁ֝דַּ֗י (of the Almighty). אַל־ (so do not) תִּמְאָֽס׃ (despise)
KJV (5:17)
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Inspired Version (5:18)
For he maketh sore and bindeth up; he woundeth, and his hands make whole.
Hebrew (5:18)
כִּ֤י (For) ה֣וּא (He) יַכְאִ֣יב (wounds), וְיֶחְבָּ֑שׁ (but He also binds); יִ֝מְחַ֗ץ (He strikes), וְיָדוֹ (but His hands) תִּרְפֶּֽינָה׃ (also heal).
KJV (5:18)
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.
Inspired Version (5:19)
He shall deliver thee in six troubles; yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
Hebrew (5:19)
בְּשֵׁ֣שׁ (you from six) צָ֭רוֹת (calamities); יַצִּילֶ֑ךָּ (He will rescue) וּבְשֶׁ֓בַע׀ (in seven). לֹא־ (no) יִגַּ֖ע (will touch) בְּךָ֣ (you) רָֽע׃ (harm)
KJV (5:19)
He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
Inspired Version (5:20)
In famine he shall redeem thee from death; and in war, from the power of the sword.
Hebrew (5:20)
KJV (5:20)
In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.
Inspired Version (5:21)
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
Hebrew (5:21)
KJV (5:21)
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
Inspired Version (5:22)
At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh; neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
Hebrew (5:22)
לְשֹׁ֣ד (at destruction) וּלְכָפָ֣ן (and famine), תִּשְׂחָ֑ק (You will laugh) וּֽמֵחַיַּ֥ת (the beasts) הָ֝אָ֗רֶץ (of the earth). אַל־ (and need not) תִּירָֽא׃ (fear)
KJV (5:22)
At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
Inspired Version (5:23)
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field; and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
Hebrew (5:23)
כִּ֤י (For) עִם־ (with) אַבְנֵ֣י (the stones) הַשָּׂדֶ֣ה (of the field), בְרִיתֶ֑ךָ (you will have a covenant) וְחַיַּ֥ת (animals) הַ֝שָּׂדֶ֗ה (and the wild) הָשְׁלְמָה־ (will be at peace) לָֽךְ׃ (with you).
KJV (5:23)
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
Inspired Version (5:24)
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation and shalt not sin.
Hebrew (5:24)
וְֽ֭יָדַעְתָּ (You will know) כִּי־ (that) שָׁל֣וֹם (is secure), אָהֳלֶ֑ךָ (your tent) וּֽפָקַדְתָּ֥ (when inspecting) נָ֝וְךָ (your home). וְלֹ֣א (and find nothing) תֶחֱטָֽא׃ (amiss)
KJV (5:24)
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.
Inspired Version (5:25)
Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great and thine offspring as the grass of the earth.
Hebrew (5:25)
וְֽ֭יָדַעְתָּ (You will know) כִּי־ (that) רַ֣ב (will be many), זַרְעֶ֑ךָ (your offspring) וְ֝צֶאֱצָאֶ֗יךָ (your descendants) כְּעֵ֣שֶׂב (like the grass) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (5:25)
Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth.
Inspired Version (5:26)
Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in, in his season.
Hebrew (5:26)
תָּב֣וֹא (You will come) בְכֶ֣לַח (in full vigor), אֱלֵי־ (to) קָ֑בֶר (the grave) כַּעֲל֖וֹת (gathered) גָּדִ֣ישׁ (like a sheaf of grain) בְּעִתּֽוֹ׃ (in season).
KJV (5:26)
Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.
Inspired Version (5:27)
Lo this, we have searched it; so it is. Hear it, and know thou it for thy good.
Hebrew (5:27)
הִנֵּה־ (Indeed), זֹ֭את (. . .), חֲקַרְנ֥וּהָ (we have investigated) כֶּֽן־ (is true)! הִ֑יא (and it) שְׁ֝מָעֶ֗נָּה (So hear it) וְאַתָּ֥ה (and) דַֽע־ (know) לָֽךְ׃פ (for yourself).
KJV (5:27)
Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good.
Inspired Version (6:1)
But Job answered and said,
Hebrew (6:1)
KJV (6:1)
But Job answered and said,
Inspired Version (6:2)
Oh, that my grief were thoroughly weighed and my calamity laid in the balances together!
Hebrew (6:2)
ל֗וּ (If only) שָׁק֣וֹל (could be weighed) יִשָּׁקֵ֣ל (. . .) כַּעְשִׂ֑י (my grief) וְהַיָּתִי (my calamity) בְּֽמֹאזְנַ֥יִם (on the scales). יִשְׂאוּ־ (and placed) יָֽחַד׃ (with)
KJV (6:2)
Oh that my grief were thoroughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together!
Inspired Version (6:3)
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea; therefore, my words are swallowed up.
Hebrew (6:3)
KJV (6:3)
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
Inspired Version (6:4)
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.
Hebrew (6:4)
KJV (6:4)
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.
Inspired Version (6:5)
Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? Or loweth the ox over his fodder?
Hebrew (6:5)
הֲיִֽנְהַק־ (bray) פֶּ֥רֶא (Does a wild donkey) עֲלֵי־ (over) דֶ֑שֶׁא (fresh grass), אִ֥ם (or) יִגְעֶה־ (low) שּׁ֝֗וֹר (an ox) עַל־ (over) בְּלִילֽוֹ׃ (its fodder)?
KJV (6:5)
Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?
Inspired Version (6:6)
Can that which is unsavory be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
Hebrew (6:6)
הֲיֵאָכֵ֣ל (eaten) תָּ֭פֵל (Is tasteless food) מִבְּלִי־ (without) מֶ֑לַח (salt), אִם־ (or) יֶשׁ־ (is there) טַ֝֗עַם (flavor) בְּרִ֣יר (in the white) חַלָּמֽוּת׃ (of an egg)
KJV (6:6)
Can that which is unsavory be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
Inspired Version (6:7)
The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful meat.
Hebrew (6:7)
KJV (6:7)
The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful meat.
Inspired Version (6:8)
Oh, that I might have my request and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!
Hebrew (6:8)
מִֽי־ (If only) יִ֭תֵּן (. . .) תָּב֣וֹא (were granted) שֶֽׁאֱלָתִ֑י (my request) וְ֝תִקְוָתִ֗י (my hope): יִתֵּ֥ן (would fulfill) אֱלֽוֹהַּ׃ (and God)
KJV (6:8)
Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!
Inspired Version (6:9)
Even that it would please God to destroy me, that he would let loose his hand and cut me off!
Hebrew (6:9)
וְיֹאֵ֣ל (would be willing) אֱ֭לוֹהַּ (that God) וִֽידַכְּאֵ֑נִי (to crush me), יַתֵּ֥ר (to unleash) יָ֝ד֗וֹ (His hand) וִֽיבַצְּעֵֽנִי׃ (and cut me off)!
KJV (6:9)
Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
Inspired Version (6:10)
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.
Hebrew (6:10)
וּ֥תְהִי (brings me) ע֨וֹד׀ (It still) נֶ֘חָ֤מָתִ֗י (comfort), וַאֲסַלְּדָ֣ה (and joy) בְ֭חִילָה (pain), לֹ֣א (through unrelenting) יַחְמ֑וֹל (. . .) כִּי־ (that) לֹ֥א (I have not) כִ֝חַ֗דְתִּי (denied) אִמְרֵ֥י (the words) קָדֽוֹשׁ׃ (of the Holy One).
KJV (6:10)
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.
Inspired Version (6:11)
What is my strength, that I should hope? And what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?
Hebrew (6:11)
מַה־ (What) כֹּחִ֥י (strength do I have), כִֽי־ (that) אֲיַחֵ֑ל (I should still hope)? וּמַה־ (What) קִּ֝צִּ֗י (is my future), כִּֽי־ (that) אַאֲרִ֥יךְ (should be patient)? נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (I)
KJV (6:11)
What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?
Inspired Version (6:12)
Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?
Hebrew (6:12)
KJV (6:12)
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
Inspired Version (6:13)
Is not my help in me? And is wisdom driven quite from me?
Hebrew (6:13)
הַאִ֬ם ([Is] there any) אֵ֣ין (-) עֶזְרָתִ֣י (help) בִ֑י (within me) וְ֝תֻשִׁיָּ֗ה (now that success) נִדְּחָ֥ה (is driven) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (from me)?
KJV (6:13)
Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me?
Inspired Version (6:14)
To him that is afflicted, pity should be showed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
Hebrew (6:14)
לַמָּ֣ס (A despairing man) מֵרֵעֵ֣הוּ (of his friend), חָ֑סֶד ([should have] the kindness) וְיִרְאַ֖ת (the fear) שַׁדַּ֣י (of the Almighty). יַעֲזֽוֹב׃ (even if he forsakes)
KJV (6:14)
To him that is afflicted pity should be showed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
Inspired Version (6:15)
My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away,
Hebrew (6:15)
אַ֭חַי ([But] my brothers) בָּגְד֣וּ (are as faithless) כְמוֹ־ (as) נָ֑חַל (wadis), כַּאֲפִ֖יק (as seasonal streams) נְחָלִ֣ים (. . .) יַעֲבֹֽרוּ׃ (that overflow),
KJV (6:15)
My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;
Inspired Version (6:16)
Which are blackish by reason of the ice and wherein the snow is hid;
Hebrew (6:16)
הַקֹּדְרִ֥ים (darkened) מִנִּי־ (because) קָ֑רַח (of the ice) עָ֝לֵ֗ימוֹ (and the inflow) יִתְעַלֶּם־ (of melting) שָֽׁלֶג׃ (snow),
KJV (6:16)
Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
Inspired Version (6:17)
What time they wax warm, they vanish; when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
Hebrew (6:17)
בְּ֭עֵת (in the dry season) יְזֹרְב֣וּ (. . .) נִצְמָ֑תוּ (but ceasing) בְּ֝חֻמּ֗וֹ (in the heat). נִדְעֲכ֥וּ ([and] vanishing) מִמְּקוֹמָֽם׃ (from their channels)
KJV (6:17)
What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
Inspired Version (6:18)
The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing and perish.
Hebrew (6:18)
יִ֭לָּ֣פְתוּ (turn aside) אָרְח֣וֹת (Caravans) דַּרְכָּ֑ם (from their routes); יַעֲל֖וּ (they go) בַתֹּ֣הוּ (into the wasteland) וְיֹאבֵֽדוּ׃ (and perish).
KJV (6:18)
The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
Inspired Version (6:19)
The troops of Tema looked; the companies of Sheba waited for them.
Hebrew (6:19)
KJV (6:19)
The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.
Inspired Version (6:20)
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither and were ashamed.
Hebrew (6:20)
KJV (6:20)
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
Inspired Version (6:21)
For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down and are afraid.
Hebrew (6:21)
כִּֽי־ (For) עַ֭תָּה (now) הֱיִ֣יתֶם (you are) לֹא (of no help); תִּֽרְא֥וּ (you see) חֲ֝תַ֗ת (terror), וַתִּירָֽאוּ׃ (and you are afraid).
KJV (6:21)
For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid.
Inspired Version (6:22)
Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?
Hebrew (6:22)
הֲֽכִי־ (Have I ever) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (said), הָ֣בוּ (Give me something) לִ֑י (); וּ֝מִכֹּחֲכֶ֗ם (from your wealth); שִׁחֲד֥וּ (offer me a bribe) בַעֲדִֽי׃ (. . .)
KJV (6:22)
Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?
Inspired Version (6:23)
Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?
Hebrew (6:23)
וּמַלְּט֥וּנִי (deliver me) מִיַּד־ (from the hand) צָ֑ר (of the enemy); וּמִיַּ֖ד (from the grasp) עָרִיצִ֣ים (of the ruthless)’ תִּפְדּֽוּנִי׃ (redeem me)
KJV (6:23)
Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?
Inspired Version (6:24)
Teach me, and I will hold my tongue; and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
Hebrew (6:24)
ה֭וֹרוּנִי (Teach me), וַאֲנִ֣י (and I) אַחֲרִ֑ישׁ (will be silent). וּמַה־ (how) שָּׁ֝גִ֗יתִי (I have erred). הָבִ֥ינוּ (Help me understand) לִֽי׃ ()
KJV (6:24)
Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
Inspired Version (6:25)
How forcible are right words! But what doth your arguing reprove?
Hebrew (6:25)
מַה־ (How) נִּמְרְצ֥וּ (painful) אִמְרֵי־ (words)! יֹ֑שֶׁר ([are] honest) וּמַה־ (But what) יּוֹכִ֖יחַ (does your argument) הוֹכֵ֣חַ (prove)? מִכֶּֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (6:25)
How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?
Inspired Version (6:26)
Do ye imagine to reprove words and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
Hebrew (6:26)
הַלְהוֹכַ֣ח (to correct) מִלִּ֣ים (my words), תַּחְשֹׁ֑בוּ (Do you intend) וּ֝לְר֗וּחַ (and treat as wind) אִמְרֵ֥י (my cry) נֹאָֽשׁ׃ (of despair)?
KJV (6:26)
Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
Inspired Version (6:27)
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
Hebrew (6:27)
אַף־ (. . .) עַל־ (. . .) יָת֥וֹם (for an orphan) תַּפִּ֑ילוּ (You would even cast lots) וְ֝תִכְר֗וּ (and barter) עַל־ (away) רֵֽיעֲכֶֽם׃ (your friend).
KJV (6:27)
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
Inspired Version (6:28)
Now, therefore, be content; look upon me, for it is evident unto you if I lie.
Hebrew (6:28)
וְ֭עַתָּה (But now), הוֹאִ֣ילוּ (please) פְנוּ־ (look) בִ֑י (at me). וְעַל־ (to) פְּ֝נֵיכֶ֗ם (your face) אִם־ (. . .)? אֲכַזֵּֽב׃ (Would I lie)
KJV (6:28)
Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.
Inspired Version (6:29)
Return, I pray you; let it not be iniquity; yea, return again; my righteousness is in it.
Hebrew (6:29)
KJV (6:29)
Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it.
Inspired Version (6:30)
Is there iniquity in my tongue? Cannot my taste discern perverse things?
Hebrew (6:30)
KJV (6:30)
Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?
Inspired Version (7:1)
Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? Are not his days also like the days of a hireling?
Hebrew (7:1)
KJV (7:1)
Is there not a appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling?
Inspired Version (7:2)
As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow and as a hireling looketh for the reward of his work,
Hebrew (7:2)
KJV (7:2)
As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as a hireling looketh for the reward of his work:
Inspired Version (7:3)
So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.
Hebrew (7:3)
כֵּ֤ן (So) הָנְחַ֣לְתִּי (I am allotted) לִ֭י () יַרְחֵי־ (months) שָׁ֑וְא (of futility), וְלֵיל֥וֹת (and nights) עָ֝מָ֗ל (of misery) מִנּוּ־ (are appointed) לִֽי׃ (to me).
KJV (7:3)
So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.
Inspired Version (7:4)
When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise and the night be gone? And I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.
Hebrew (7:4)
אִם־ (When) שָׁכַ֗בְתִּי (I lie down) וְאָמַ֗רְתִּי (I think): מָתַ֣י (When) אָ֭קוּם (will I get up)? וּמִדַּד־ (drags on), עָ֑רֶב (But the night) וְשָׂבַ֖עְתִּי (and I toss and turn) נְדֻדִ֣ים (. . .) עֲדֵי־ (until) נָֽשֶׁף׃ (dawn).
KJV (7:4)
When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.
Inspired Version (7:5)
My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken and become loathsome.
Hebrew (7:5)
לָ֘בַ֤שׁ (is clothed) בְּשָׂרִ֣י (My flesh) רִ֭מָּה (with worms) וְגִישׁ (and encrusted) עָפָ֑ר (with dirt); עוֹרִ֥י (my skin) רָ֝גַ֗ע (is cracked) וַיִּמָּאֵֽס׃ (and festering).
KJV (7:5)
My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken, and become loathsome.
Inspired Version (7:6)
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle and are spent without hope.
Hebrew (7:6)
יָמַ֣י (My days) קַ֭לּוּ (are swifter) מִנִּי־ (than) אָ֑רֶג (a weaver’s shuttle); וַ֝יִּכְל֗וּ (they come to an end) בְּאֶ֣פֶס (without) תִּקְוָֽה׃ (hope).
KJV (7:6)
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope.
Inspired Version (7:7)
Oh, remember that my life is wind; mine eye shall no more see good.
Hebrew (7:7)
KJV (7:7)
O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good.
Inspired Version (7:8)
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more; thine eyes are upon me, and I am not.
Hebrew (7:8)
לֹֽא־ (will no) תְ֭שׁוּרֵנִי (longer see me). עֵ֣ין (The eye) רֹ֑אִי (that beholds me) עֵינֶ֖יךָ (You will look) בִּ֣י (for me), וְאֵינֶֽנִּי׃ (but I will be no more).
KJV (7:8)
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I am not.
Inspired Version (7:9)
As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away, so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more.
Hebrew (7:9)
KJV (7:9)
As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more.
Inspired Version (7:10)
He shall return no more to his house; neither shall his place know him any more.
Hebrew (7:10)
KJV (7:10)
He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more.
Inspired Version (7:11)
Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Hebrew (7:11)
גַּם־ (Therefore) אֲנִי֮ (I) לֹ֤א (will not) אֶחֱשָׂ֫ךְ (restrain) פִּ֥י (my mouth); אֲֽ֭דַבְּרָה (I will speak) בְּצַ֣ר (in the anguish) רוּחִ֑י (of my spirit); אָ֝שִׂ֗יחָה (I will complain) בְּמַ֣ר (in the bitterness) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (of my soul).
KJV (7:11)
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Inspired Version (7:12)
Am I a sea or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?
Hebrew (7:12)
KJV (7:12)
Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?
Inspired Version (7:13)
When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint,
Hebrew (7:13)
כִּֽי־ (When) אָ֭מַרְתִּי (I think) תְּנַחֲמֵ֣נִי (will comfort me) עַרְשִׂ֑י (my bed) יִשָּׂ֥א (will ease) בְ֝שִׂיחִ֗י (my complaint), מִשְׁכָּבִֽי׃ (and my couch)
KJV (7:13)
When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint;
Inspired Version (7:14)
Then thou scarest me with dreams and terrifiest me through visions,
Hebrew (7:14)
וְחִתַּתַּ֥נִי (then You frighten me) בַחֲלֹמ֑וֹת (with dreams) וּֽמֵחֶזְיֹנ֥וֹת (with visions), תְּבַעֲתַֽנִּי׃ (and terrify me)
KJV (7:14)
Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:
Inspired Version (7:15)
So that my soul chooseth strangling and death rather than my life.
Hebrew (7:15)
וַתִּבְחַ֣ר (would prefer) מַחֲנָ֣ק (strangling) נַפְשִׁ֑י (so that I) מָ֝֗וֶת (and death) מֵֽעַצְמוֹתָֽי׃ (over my life in this body).
KJV (7:15)
So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my life.
Inspired Version (7:16)
I loathe it; I would not live alway; let me alone, for my days are vanity.
Hebrew (7:16)
מָ֭אַסְתִּי (I loathe [my life])! לֹא־ (I would not) לְעֹלָ֣ם (forever). אֶֽחְיֶ֑ה (live) חֲדַ֥ל (Leave me alone) מִ֝מֶּ֗נִּי (. . .), כִּי־ (for) הֶ֥בֶל ([but] a breath). יָמָֽי׃ (my days [are])
KJV (7:16)
I loathe it; I would not live always: let me alone; for my days are vanity.
Inspired Version (7:17)
What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? And that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?
Hebrew (7:17)
KJV (7:17)
What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?
Inspired Version (7:18)
And that thou shouldest visit him every morning and try him every moment?
Hebrew (7:18)
וַתִּפְקְדֶ֥נּוּ (that You attend to him) לִבְקָרִ֑ים (every morning), לִ֝רְגָעִ֗ים (every moment)? תִּבְחָנֶֽנּוּ׃ ([and] test him)
KJV (7:18)
And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment?
Inspired Version (7:19)
How long wilt thou not depart from me nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?
Hebrew (7:19)
כַּ֭מָּה (Will You never) לֹא־ (. . .) תִשְׁעֶ֣ה (look away) מִמֶּ֑נִּי (from me), לֹֽא־ (or) תַ֝רְפֵּ֗נִי (leave me alone) עַד־ (to) בִּלְעִ֥י (swallow) רֻקִּֽי׃ (my spittle)?
KJV (7:19)
How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?
Inspired Version (7:20)
I have sinned. What shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? Why hast thou set me as a mark against thee so that I am a burden to myself?
Hebrew (7:20)
חָטָ֡אתִי (If I have sinned), מָ֤ה (what) אֶפְעַ֨ל׀ (have I done) לָךְ֮ (to You), נֹצֵ֪ר (O watcher) הָאָ֫דָ֥ם (of mankind)? לָ֤מָה (Why) שַׂמְתַּ֣נִי (have You made me) לְמִפְגָּ֣ע (target), לָ֑ךְ (Your) וָאֶהְיֶ֖ה (so that I am) עָלַ֣י (to You) לְמַשָּֽׂא׃ (a burden)
KJV (7:20)
I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?
Inspired Version (7:21)
And why dost thou not pardon my transgression and take away mine iniquity? For now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.
Hebrew (7:21)
וּמֶ֤ה׀ (Why) לֹא־ (do You not) תִשָּׂ֣א (pardon) פִשְׁעִי֮ (my transgression) וְתַעֲבִ֪יר (and take away) אֶת־ (-) עֲוֺ֫נִ֥י (my iniquity)? כִּֽי־ (For) עַ֭תָּה (soon) לֶעָפָ֣ר (in the dust); אֶשְׁכָּ֑ב (I will lie down) וְשִׁ֖חֲרְתַּ֣נִי (You will seek me), וְאֵינֶֽנִּי׃פ (but I will be no more).
KJV (7:21)
And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.
Inspired Version (8:1)
Then answered Bildad, the Shuhite, and said,
Hebrew (8:1)
KJV (8:1)
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
Inspired Version (8:2)
How long wilt thou speak these things? And how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?
Hebrew (8:2)
KJV (8:2)
How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?
Inspired Version (8:3)
Doth God pervert judgment? Or doth the Almighty pervert justice?
Hebrew (8:3)
הַ֭אֵל (Does God) יְעַוֵּ֣ת (pervert) מִשְׁפָּ֑ט (justice)? וְאִם־ (-) שַׁ֝דַּ֗י (Does the Almighty) יְעַוֵּֽת־ (pervert) צֶֽדֶק׃ (what is right)?
KJV (8:3)
Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?
Inspired Version (8:4)
If thy children have sinned against him and he have cast them away for their transgression,
Hebrew (8:4)
אִם־ (When) בָּנֶ֥יךָ (your children) חָֽטְאוּ־ (sinned) ל֑וֹ (against Him), וַֽ֝יְשַׁלְּחֵ֗ם (He gave them over) בְּיַד־ (. . .) פִּשְׁעָֽם׃ (to their rebellion).
KJV (8:4)
If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them away for their transgression;
Inspired Version (8:5)
If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes and make thy supplication to the Almighty,
Hebrew (8:5)
אִם־ (But if) אַ֭תָּה (you) תְּשַׁחֵ֣ר (would earnestly seek) אֶל־ (. . .) אֵ֑ל (God) וְאֶל־ (. . .) שַׁ֝דַּ֗י (and ask the Almighty) תִּתְחַנָּֽן׃ (for mercy),
KJV (8:5)
If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
Inspired Version (8:6)
If thou wert pure and upright, surely now he would awake for thee and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.
Hebrew (8:6)
KJV (8:6)
If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.
Inspired Version (8:7)
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
Hebrew (8:7)
וְהָיָ֣ה (were) רֵאשִׁיתְךָ֣ (Though your beginnings) מִצְעָ֑ר (modest), וְ֝אַחֲרִיתְךָ֗ (your latter days) יִשְׂגֶּ֥ה (will flourish) מְאֹֽד׃ (. . .).
KJV (8:7)
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
Inspired Version (8:8)
For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers.
Hebrew (8:8)
כִּֽי־ (. . .) שְׁאַל־ (inquire) נָ֭א (Please) לְדֹ֣ר (generations) רִישׁ֑וֹן (of past) וְ֝כוֹנֵ֗ן (and consider) לְחֵ֣קֶר (the discoveries) אֲבוֹתָֽם׃ (of their fathers).
KJV (8:8)
For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
Inspired Version (8:9)
(For we are but of yesterday and know nothing because our days upon earth are a shadow.)
Hebrew (8:9)
KJV (8:9)
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)
Inspired Version (8:10)
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
Hebrew (8:10)
KJV (8:10)
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
Inspired Version (8:11)
Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?
Hebrew (8:11)
הֲיִֽגְאֶה־ (grow) גֹּ֭מֶא (Does papyrus) בְּלֹ֣א (where there is no) בִצָּ֑ה (marsh)? יִשְׂגֶּה־ (flourish) אָ֥חוּ (Do reeds) בְלִי־ (without) מָֽיִם׃ (water)?
KJV (8:11)
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
Inspired Version (8:12)
Whilst it is yet in his greenness and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
Hebrew (8:12)
KJV (8:12)
Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
Inspired Version (8:13)
So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish,
Hebrew (8:13)
KJV (8:13)
So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:
Inspired Version (8:14)
Whose hope shall be cut off and whose trust shall be a spider's web.
Hebrew (8:14)
אֲשֶׁר־ (His) יָק֥וֹט (is fragile); כִּסְל֑וֹ (confidence) וּבֵ֥ית (web). עַ֝כָּבִ֗ישׁ (is in a spider’s) מִבְטַחֽוֹ׃ (his security)
KJV (8:14)
Whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a spider's web.
Inspired Version (8:15)
He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand; he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.
Hebrew (8:15)
KJV (8:15)
He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.
Inspired Version (8:16)
He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden.
Hebrew (8:16)
רָטֹ֣ב (is a well-watered plant) ה֭וּא (He) לִפְנֵי־ (in) שָׁ֑מֶשׁ (the sunshine), וְעַ֥ל (over) גַּ֝נָּת֗וֹ (the garden). יֹֽנַקְתּ֥וֹ (its shoots) תֵצֵֽא׃ (spreading)
KJV (8:16)
He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden.
Inspired Version (8:17)
His roots are wrapped about the heap and seeth the place of stones.
Hebrew (8:17)
עַל־ (around) גַּ֭ל (the rock heap); שָֽׁרָשָׁ֣יו (His roots) יְסֻבָּ֑כוּ (wrap) בֵּ֖ית (a home among) אֲבָנִ֣ים (the stones). יֶחֱזֶֽה׃ (he looks for)
KJV (8:17)
His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.
Inspired Version (8:18)
If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not seen thee.
Hebrew (8:18)
אִם־ (If) יְבַלְּעֶ֥נּוּ (he is uprooted) מִמְּקוֹמ֑וֹ (from his place), וְכִ֥חֶשׁ (it will disown) בּ֝֗וֹ (him), לֹ֣א (saying, ‘ I never) רְאִיתִֽיךָ׃ (saw you).
KJV (8:18)
If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not seen thee.
Inspired Version (8:19)
Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow.
Hebrew (8:19)
הֶן־ (Surely) ה֭וּא (this) מְשׂ֣וֹשׂ (is the joy) דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (of his way); וּ֝מֵעָפָ֗ר (from the dust). אַחֵ֥ר (yet others) יִצְמָֽחוּ׃ (will spring)
KJV (8:19)
Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow.
Inspired Version (8:20)
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man; neither will he help the evil-doers,
Hebrew (8:20)
הֶן־ (Behold), אֵ֭ל (God) לֹ֣א (does not) יִמְאַס־ (reject) תָּ֑ם (the blameless), וְלֹֽא־ (nor will He) יַ֝חֲזִ֗יק (strengthen) בְּיַד־ (the hand) מְרֵעִֽים׃ (of evildoers).
KJV (8:20)
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evildoers:
Inspired Version (8:21)
Till he fill thy mouth with laughing and thy lips with rejoicing.
Hebrew (8:21)
עַד־ (He will yet) יְמַלֵּ֣ה (with) שְׂח֣וֹק (laughter), פִּ֑יךָ (fill your mouth) וּשְׂפָתֶ֥יךָ (and your lips) תְרוּעָֽה׃ (with a shout of joy).
KJV (8:21)
Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.
Inspired Version (8:22)
They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to naught.
Hebrew (8:22)
שֹׂנְאֶ֥יךָ (Your enemies) יִלְבְּשׁוּ־ (will be clothed) בֹ֑שֶׁת (in shame), וְאֹ֖הֶל (and the tent) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked) אֵינֶֽנּוּ׃פ (will be no more).
KJV (8:22)
They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought.
Inspired Version (9:1)
Then Job answered and said,
Hebrew (9:1)
KJV (9:1)
Then Job answered and said,
Inspired Version (9:2)
I know it is so of a truth. But how should man be just with God?
Hebrew (9:2)
אָ֭מְנָם (Yes), יָדַ֣עְתִּי (I know) כִי־ (that) כֵ֑ן ([it is] so), וּמַה־ (but how) יִּצְדַּ֖ק (be righteous) אֱנ֣וֹשׁ (can a mortal) עִם־ (before) אֵֽל׃ (God)?
KJV (9:2)
I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?
Inspired Version (9:3)
If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
Hebrew (9:3)
KJV (9:3)
If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
Inspired Version (9:4)
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength. Who hath hardened himself against him and hath prospered?
Hebrew (9:4)
חֲכַ֣ם ([God is] wise) לֵ֭בָב (in heart) וְאַמִּ֣יץ (and mighty) כֹּ֑חַ (in strength). מִֽי־ (Who) הִקְשָׁ֥ה (has resisted) אֵ֝לָ֗יו (Him) וַיִּשְׁלָֽם׃ (and prospered)?
KJV (9:4)
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
Inspired Version (9:5)
Which removeth the mountains, and they know not; which overturneth them in his anger;
Hebrew (9:5)
הַמַּעְתִּ֣יק (He moves) הָ֭רִים (mountains) וְלֹ֣א (without) יָדָ֑עוּ (their knowledge) אֲשֶׁ֖ר ([and]) הֲפָכָ֣ם (overturns them) בְּאַפּֽוֹ׃ (in His anger).
KJV (9:5)
Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.
Inspired Version (9:6)
Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble;
Hebrew (9:6)
הַמַּרְגִּ֣יז (He shakes) אֶ֭רֶץ (the earth) מִמְּקוֹמָ֑הּ (from its place), וְ֝עַמּוּדֶ֗יהָ (so that its foundations) יִתְפַלָּצֽוּן׃ (tremble).
KJV (9:6)
Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.
Inspired Version (9:7)
Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars;
Hebrew (9:7)
הָאֹמֵ֣ר (He commands) לַ֭חֶרֶס (the sun) וְלֹ֣א (not) יִזְרָ֑ח (to shine); וּבְעַ֖ד (He seals off) כּוֹכָבִ֣ים (the stars). יַחְתֹּֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (9:7)
Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
Inspired Version (9:8)
Which alone spreadeth out the heavens and treadeth upon the waves of the sea;
Hebrew (9:8)
KJV (9:8)
Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.
Inspired Version (9:9)
Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south;
Hebrew (9:9)
KJV (9:9)
Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
Inspired Version (9:10)
Which doeth great things past finding out, yea, and wonders without number.
Hebrew (9:10)
עֹשֶׂ֣ה (He does) גְ֭דֹלוֹת (great things) עַד־ (beyond) אֵ֣ין (. . .) חֵ֑קֶר (searching out), וְנִפְלָא֗וֹת (and wonders) עַד־ (. . .) אֵ֥ין (without) מִסְפָּֽר׃ (number).
KJV (9:10)
Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.
Inspired Version (9:11)
Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not; he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.
Hebrew (9:11)
KJV (9:11)
Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.
Inspired Version (9:12)
Behold, he taketh away. Who can hinder him? Who will say unto him, What doest thou?
Hebrew (9:12)
הֵ֣ן (If) יַ֭חְתֹּף (He takes away), מִ֣י (who) יְשִׁיבֶ֑נּוּ (can stop Him)? מִֽי־ (Who) יֹאמַ֥ר (dares to ask) אֵ֝לָ֗יו (Him), מַֽה־ (What) תַּעֲשֶֽׂה׃ (are You doing)?
KJV (9:12)
Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?
Inspired Version (9:13)
If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
Hebrew (9:13)
KJV (9:13)
If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
Inspired Version (9:14)
How much less shall I answer him and choose out my words to reason with him?
Hebrew (9:14)
אַ֭ף (How) כִּֽי־ (then) אָנֹכִ֣י (can I) אֶֽעֱנֶ֑נּוּ (answer Him) אֶבְחֲרָ֖ה (or choose) דְבָרַ֣י (my arguments) עִמּֽוֹ׃ (against Him)?
KJV (9:14)
How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
Inspired Version (9:15)
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; but I would make supplication to my judge.
Hebrew (9:15)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (For) אִם־ (even if) צָ֭דַקְתִּי (I were right), לֹ֣א (I could not) אֶעֱנֶ֑ה (answer). לִ֝מְשֹׁפְטִ֗י (I could only beg my Judge) אֶתְחַנָּֽן׃ (for mercy).
KJV (9:15)
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
Inspired Version (9:16)
If I had called and he had answered me, yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
Hebrew (9:16)
אִם־ (If) קָרָ֥אתִי (I summoned Him) וַֽיַּעֲנֵ֑נִי (and He answered me), לֹֽא־ (I do not) אַ֝אֲמִ֗ין (believe) כִּֽי־ (-) יַאֲזִ֥ין (He would listen) קוֹלִֽי׃ (to my voice).
KJV (9:16)
If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
Inspired Version (9:17)
For he breaketh me with a tempest and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
Hebrew (9:17)
אֲשֶׁר־ (For) בִּשְׂעָרָ֥ה (with a tempest) יְשׁוּפֵ֑נִי (He would crush me) וְהִרְבָּ֖ה (and multiply) פְצָעַ֣י (my wounds) חִנָּֽם׃ (without cause).
KJV (9:17)
For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
Inspired Version (9:18)
He will not suffer me to take my breath but filleth me with bitterness.
Hebrew (9:18)
לֹֽא־ (He does not) יִ֭תְּנֵנִי (let me) הָשֵׁ֣ב (catch) רוּחִ֑י (my breath), כִּ֥י (but) יַ֝שְׂבִּעַ֗נִי (overwhelms me) מַמְּרֹרִֽים׃ (with bitterness).
KJV (9:18)
He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.
Inspired Version (9:19)
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong; and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
Hebrew (9:19)
אִם־ (If) לְכֹ֣חַ (it is a matter of strength), אַמִּ֣יץ (mighty)! הִנֵּ֑ה (He is indeed) וְאִם־ (If) לְ֝מִשְׁפָּ֗ט (it is a matter of justice), מִ֣י (who) יוֹעִידֵֽנִי׃ (can summon Him)
KJV (9:19)
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
Inspired Version (9:20)
If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me; if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
Hebrew (9:20)
אִם־ (Even if) אֶ֭צְדָּק (I were righteous), פִּ֣י (my mouth) יַרְשִׁיעֵ֑נִי (would condemn me); תָּֽם־ (were blameless), אָ֝֗נִי (if I) וַֽיַּעְקְשֵֽׁנִי׃ (it would declare me guilty).
KJV (9:20)
If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
Inspired Version (9:21)
Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul; I would despise my life.
Hebrew (9:21)
KJV (9:21)
Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
Inspired Version (9:22)
This is one thing; therefore, I said it: He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.
Hebrew (9:22)
אַחַ֗ת (is all the same), הִ֥יא (It) עַל־ (and so) כֵּ֥ן (. . .) אָמַ֑רְתִּי (I say), תָּ֥ם (both the blameless) וְ֝רָשָׁ֗ע (and the wicked). ה֣וּא (He) מְכַלֶּֽה׃ (destroys)
KJV (9:22)
This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.
Inspired Version (9:23)
If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.
Hebrew (9:23)
KJV (9:23)
If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.
Inspired Version (9:24)
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; he covereth the faces of the judges thereof. If not, where, and who is he?
Hebrew (9:24)
KJV (9:24)
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
Inspired Version (9:25)
Now my days are swifter than a post; they flee away; they see no good.
Hebrew (9:25)
KJV (9:25)
Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.
Inspired Version (9:26)
They are passed away as the swift ships, as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.
Hebrew (9:26)
חָ֭לְפוּ (They sweep by) עִם־ (like) אֳנִיּ֣וֹת (boats) אֵבֶ֑ה (of papyrus), כְּ֝נֶ֗שֶׁר (like an eagle) יָט֥וּשׂ (swooping down) עֲלֵי־ (on) אֹֽכֶל׃ (its prey).
KJV (9:26)
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.
Inspired Version (9:27)
If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness and comfort myself;
Hebrew (9:27)
אִם־ (If) אָ֭מְרִי (I were to say), אֶשְׁכְּחָ֣ה (I will forget) שִׂיחִ֑י (my complaint) אֶעֶזְבָ֖ה ([and] change) פָנַ֣י (my expression) וְאַבְלִֽיגָה׃ (and smile),
KJV (9:27)
If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:
Inspired Version (9:28)
I am afraid of all my sorrows; I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.
Hebrew (9:28)
יָגֹ֥רְתִּי (I would still dread) כָל־ (all) עַצְּבֹתָ֑י (my sufferings); יָ֝דַ֗עְתִּי (I know) כִּי־ (that) לֹ֥א (You will not) תְנַקֵּֽנִי׃ (acquit me).
KJV (9:28)
I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.
Inspired Version (9:29)
If I be wicked, why then labor I in vain?
Hebrew (9:29)
KJV (9:29)
If I be wicked, why then labor I in vain?
Inspired Version (9:30)
If I wash myself with snow water and make my hands never so clean,
Hebrew (9:30)
אִם־ (If) הִתְרָחַ֥צְתִּי (I should wash) בְמוֹ (myself) שָׁ֑לֶג (with snow) וַ֝הֲזִכּ֗וֹתִי (and cleanse) בְּבֹ֣ר (with lye), כַּפָּֽי׃ (my hands)
KJV (9:30)
If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;
Inspired Version (9:31)
Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.
Hebrew (9:31)
אָ֭ז (then) בַּשַּׁ֣חַת (into the pit), תִּטְבְּלֵ֑נִי (You would plunge me) וְ֝תִֽעֲב֗וּנִי (would despise me). שַׂלְמוֹתָֽי׃ (and even my own clothes)
KJV (9:31)
Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.
Inspired Version (9:32)
For he is not a man as I am, that I should answer him and we should come together in judgment.
Hebrew (9:32)
כִּי־ (For) לֹא־ (He is not) אִ֣ישׁ (a man) כָּמֹ֣נִי (like me), אֶֽעֱנֶ֑נּוּ (that I can answer Him), נָב֥וֹא (that we can take) יַ֝חְדָּ֗ו (each other) בַּמִּשְׁפָּֽט׃ (to court).
KJV (9:32)
For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment.
Inspired Version (9:33)
Neither is there any daysman betwixt us that might lay his hand upon us both.
Hebrew (9:33)
לֹ֣א (Nor) יֵשׁ־ (is there) בֵּינֵ֣ינוּ (between us), מוֹכִ֑יחַ (a mediator) יָשֵׁ֖ת (to lay) יָד֣וֹ (his hand) עַל־ (upon us) שְׁנֵֽינוּ׃ (both).
KJV (9:33)
Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.
Inspired Version (9:34)
Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me;
Hebrew (9:34)
יָסֵ֣ר (Let Him remove) מֵעָלַ֣י (from me), שִׁבְט֑וֹ (His rod) וְ֝אֵמָת֗וֹ (so that His terror) אַֽל־ (will no) תְּבַעֲתַֽנִּי׃ (longer frighten me).
KJV (9:34)
Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:
Inspired Version (9:35)
Then would I speak and not fear him; but it is not so with me.
Hebrew (9:35)
אַֽ֭דַבְּרָה (Then I would speak) וְלֹ֣א (without) אִירָאֶ֑נּוּ (fear of Him). כִּ֥י (But) לֹא־ (as it is) כֵ֥ן (. . .), אָ֝נֹכִ֗י (I) עִמָּדִֽי׃ (am on my own).
KJV (9:35)
Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me.
Inspired Version (10:1)
My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
Hebrew (10:1)
נָֽקְטָ֥ה (I loathe) נַפְשִׁ֗י (my own) בְּחַ֫יָּ֥י (life); אֶֽעֶזְבָ֣ה (I will express) עָלַ֣י (. . .) שִׂיחִ֑י (my complaint) אֲ֝דַבְּרָה֗ (and speak) בְּמַ֣ר (in the bitterness) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (of my soul).
KJV (10:1)
My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
Inspired Version (10:2)
I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; show me wherefore thou contendest with me.
Hebrew (10:2)
אֹמַ֣ר (I will say) אֶל־ (to) אֱ֭לוֹהַּ (God): אַל־ (Do not) תַּרְשִׁיעֵ֑נִי (condemn me)! הֽ֝וֹדִיעֵ֗נִי (Let me know) עַ֣ל (why) מַה־ (. . .) תְּרִיבֵֽנִי׃ (You prosecute me).
KJV (10:2)
I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; show me wherefore thou contendest with me.
Inspired Version (10:3)
Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?
Hebrew (10:3)
הֲט֤וֹב (Does it please) לְךָ֨׀ (You) כִּֽי־ (. . .) תַעֲשֹׁ֗ק (to oppress me), כִּֽי־ (. . .) תִ֭מְאַס (to reject) יְגִ֣יעַ (the work) כַּפֶּ֑יךָ (of Your hands) וְעַל־ (. . .) עֲצַ֖ת (the schemes) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked)? הוֹפָֽעְתָּ׃ (and favor)
KJV (10:3)
Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?
Inspired Version (10:4)
Hast thou eyes of flesh? Or seest thou as man seeth?
Hebrew (10:4)
הַעֵינֵ֣י (Do You have eyes) בָשָׂ֣ר (of flesh) לָ֑ךְ ()? אִם־ (-) כִּרְא֖וֹת (Do You see) אֱנ֣וֹשׁ (as man) תִּרְאֶֽה׃ (sees)?
KJV (10:4)
Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth?
Inspired Version (10:5)
Are thy days as the days of man? Are thy years as man's days,
Hebrew (10:5)
KJV (10:5)
Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days,
Inspired Version (10:6)
That thou inquirest after mine iniquity and searchest after my sin?
Hebrew (10:6)
כִּֽי־ (that) תְבַקֵּ֥שׁ (You should seek) לַעֲוֺנִ֑י (my iniquity) וּ֭לְחַטָּאתִ֥י (my sin)— תִדְרֽוֹשׁ׃ (and search out)
KJV (10:6)
That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?
Inspired Version (10:7)
Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.
Hebrew (10:7)
עַֽל־ (though) דַּ֭עְתְּךָ (You know) כִּי־ (that) לֹ֣א (I am not) אֶרְשָׁ֑ע (guilty), וְאֵ֖ין (and there is no) מִיָּדְךָ֣ (from Your hand)? מַצִּֽיל׃ (deliverance)
KJV (10:7)
Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.
Inspired Version (10:8)
Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me.
Hebrew (10:8)
יָדֶ֣יךָ (Your hands) עִ֭צְּבוּנִי (shaped me) וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֑וּנִי (formed me). יַ֥חַד (and altogether) סָ֝בִ֗יב (Would You now turn) וַֽתְּבַלְּעֵֽנִי׃ (and destroy me)?
KJV (10:8)
Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me.
Inspired Version (10:9)
Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay. And wilt thou bring me into dust again?
Hebrew (10:9)
זְכָר־ (remember) נָ֭א (Please) כִּי־ (that) כַחֹ֣מֶר (like clay). עֲשִׂיתָ֑נִי (You molded me) וְֽאֶל־ (to) עָפָ֥ר (dust)? תְּשִׁיבֵֽנִי׃ (Would You now return me)
KJV (10:9)
Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou bring me into dust again?
Inspired Version (10:10)
Hast thou not poured me out as milk and curdled me like cheese?
Hebrew (10:10)
הֲלֹ֣א (Did You not) כֶ֭חָלָב (like milk), תַּתִּיכֵ֑נִי (pour me out) וְ֝כַגְּבִנָּ֗ה (like cheese)? תַּקְפִּיאֵֽנִי׃ (and curdle me)
KJV (10:10)
Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese?
Inspired Version (10:11)
Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh and hast fenced me with bones and sinews.
Hebrew (10:11)
ע֣וֹר (with skin) וּ֭בָשָׂר (and flesh), תַּלְבִּישֵׁ֑נִי (You clothed me) וּֽבַעֲצָמ֥וֹת (with bones) וְ֝גִידִ֗ים (and sinews). תְּסֹכְכֵֽנִי׃ (and knit me together)
KJV (10:11)
Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews.
Inspired Version (10:12)
Thou hast granted me life and favor, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
Hebrew (10:12)
חַיִּ֣ים (life) וָ֭חֶסֶד (and loving devotion), עָשִׂ֣יתָ (You have granted) עִמָּדִ֑י (me) וּ֝פְקֻדָּתְךָ֗ (and Your care) שָֽׁמְרָ֥ה (has preserved) רוּחִֽי׃ (my spirit).
KJV (10:12)
Thou hast granted me life and favor, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
Inspired Version (10:13)
And these things hast thou hid in thine heart; I know that this is with thee.
Hebrew (10:13)
וְ֭אֵלֶּה (these [things]) צָפַ֣נְתָּ (Yet You concealed) בִלְבָבֶ֑ךָ (in Your heart), יָ֝דַ֗עְתִּי (and I know) כִּי־ (that) זֹ֥את (this [was]) עִמָּֽךְ׃ (in Your [mind]):
KJV (10:13)
And these things hast thou hid in thine heart: I know that this is with thee.
Inspired Version (10:14)
If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.
Hebrew (10:14)
אִם־ (If) חָטָ֥אתִי (I sinned), וּשְׁמַרְתָּ֑נִי (You would take note), וּ֝מֵעֲוֺנִ֗י (of my iniquity). לֹ֣א (and would not) תְנַקֵּֽנִי׃ (acquit me)
KJV (10:14)
If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.
Inspired Version (10:15)
If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore, see thou mine affliction,
Hebrew (10:15)
KJV (10:15)
If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction;
Inspired Version (10:16)
For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion; and again thou showest thyself marvellous upon me.
Hebrew (10:16)
וְ֭יִגְאֶה (Should I hold my head high), כַּשַּׁ֣חַל (like a lion), תְּצוּדֵ֑נִי (You would hunt me) וְ֝תָשֹׁ֗ב (and again) תִּתְפַּלָּא־ (display Your power) בִֽי׃ (against me).
KJV (10:16)
For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou showest thyself marvelous upon me.
Inspired Version (10:17)
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war are against me.
Hebrew (10:17)
תְּחַדֵּ֬שׁ (You produce new) עֵדֶ֨יךָ׀ (witnesses) נֶגְדִּ֗י (against me) וְתֶ֣רֶב (and multiply) כַּֽ֭עַשְׂךָ (Your anger) עִמָּדִ֑י (toward me). חֲלִיפ֖וֹת (in wave after wave). וְצָבָ֣א (Hardships) עִמִּֽי׃ (assault me)
KJV (10:17)
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war are against me.
Inspired Version (10:18)
Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb? Oh, that I had given up the ghost and no eye had seen me!
Hebrew (10:18)
וְלָ֣מָּה (Why then) מֵ֭רֶחֶם (from the womb)? הֹצֵאתָ֑נִי (did You bring me) אֶ֝גְוַ֗ע (Oh, that I had died), וְעַ֣יִן (eye) לֹא־ (and no) תִרְאֵֽנִי׃ (had seen me)!
KJV (10:18)
Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb? Oh that I had given up the ghost, and no eye had seen me!
Inspired Version (10:19)
I should have been as though I had not been; I should have been carried from the womb to the grave.
Hebrew (10:19)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (If only) לֹא־ (I had never) הָיִ֣יתִי (come) אֶהְיֶ֑ה (to be), מִ֝בֶּ֗טֶן (from the womb) לַקֶּ֥בֶר (to the grave). אוּבָֽל׃ (but had been carried)
KJV (10:19)
I should have been as though I had not been; I should have been carried from the womb to the grave.
Inspired Version (10:20)
Are not my days few? Cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,
Hebrew (10:20)
הֲלֹא־ (not) מְעַ֣ט (few)? יָמַ֣י (Are my days) יֶחְדָּל (Withdraw) יָשִׁית (. . .) מִ֝מֶּ֗נִּי (from me), וְאַבְלִ֥יגָה (that I may have a little comfort) מְּעָֽט׃ (),
KJV (10:20)
Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,
Inspired Version (10:21)
Before I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of darkness and the shadow of death,
Hebrew (10:21)
KJV (10:21)
Before I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of darkness and the shadow of death;
Inspired Version (10:22)
A land of darkness, as darkness itself, and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness.
Hebrew (10:22)
אֶ֤רֶץ (to a land) עֵיפָ֨תָה׀ (of utter darkness) כְּמ֥וֹ (. . .) אֹ֗פֶל (. . .), צַ֭לְמָוֶת (of deep shadow) וְלֹ֥א (and disorder) סְדָרִ֗ים (. . .), וַתֹּ֥פַע (where even the light) כְּמוֹ־ (is like) אֹֽפֶל׃פ (darkness).”
KJV (10:22)
A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness.
Inspired Version (11:1)
Then answered Zophar, the Naamathite, and said,
Hebrew (11:1)
KJV (11:1)
Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
Inspired Version (11:2)
Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?
Hebrew (11:2)
הֲרֹ֣ב (Should this stream) דְּ֭בָרִים (of words) לֹ֣א (go unanswered) יֵעָנֶ֑ה (. . .) וְאִם־ (and such) אִ֖ישׁ (a speaker) שְׂפָתַ֣יִם (. . .) יִצְדָּֽק׃ (be vindicated)?
KJV (11:2)
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
Inspired Version (11:3)
Should thy lies make men hold their peace? And when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
Hebrew (11:3)
בַּ֭דֶּיךָ (Should your babbling) מְתִ֣ים (put others) יַחֲרִ֑ישׁו (to silence)? וַ֝תִּלְעַ֗ג (Will you scoff) וְאֵ֣ין (without) מַכְלִֽם׃ (rebuke)?
KJV (11:3)
Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
Inspired Version (11:4)
For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.
Hebrew (11:4)
וַ֭תֹּאמֶר (You have said), זַ֣ךְ (sound), לִקְחִ֑י (My doctrine [is]) וּ֝בַ֗ר (pure) הָיִ֥יתִי (and I am) בְעֵינֶֽיךָ׃ (in Your sight).
KJV (11:4)
For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.
Inspired Version (11:5)
But, oh, that God would speak and open his lips against thee,
Hebrew (11:5)
וְֽאוּלָ֗ם (But) מִֽי־ (if only) יִתֵּ֣ן (. . .) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (God) דַּבֵּ֑ר (would speak) וְיִפְתַּ֖ח (and open) שְׂפָתָ֣יו (His lips) עִמָּֽךְ׃ (against you),
KJV (11:5)
But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;
Inspired Version (11:6)
And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know, therefore, that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
Hebrew (11:6)
וְיַגֶּד־ (and disclose) לְךָ֨׀ (to you) תַּֽעֲלֻמ֣וֹת (the secrets) חָכְמָה֮ (of wisdom), כִּֽי־ (for) כִפְלַ֪יִם (has two sides). לְֽת֫וּשִׁיָּ֥ה (true wisdom) וְדַ֡ע (Know) כִּֽי־ (then that) יַשֶּׁ֥ה (exacts) לְךָ֥ (from you) אֱ֝ל֗וֹהַ (God) מֵעֲוֺנֶֽךָ׃ ([less] than your iniquity [deserves]).
KJV (11:6)
And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
Inspired Version (11:7)
Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
Hebrew (11:7)
הַחֵ֣קֶר (the deep things) אֱל֣וֹהַ (of God) תִּמְצָ֑א (Can you fathom) אִ֤ם (or) עַד־ (. . .) תַּכְלִ֖ית (the limits) שַׁדַּ֣י (of the Almighty)? תִּמְצָֽא׃ (discover)
KJV (11:7)
Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
Inspired Version (11:8)
It is as high as heaven. What canst thou do? Deeper than hell. What canst thou know?
Hebrew (11:8)
KJV (11:8)
It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
Inspired Version (11:9)
The measure thereof is longer than the earth and broader than the sea.
Hebrew (11:9)
KJV (11:9)
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
Inspired Version (11:10)
If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?
Hebrew (11:10)
אִם־ (If) יַחֲלֹ֥ף (He comes along) וְיַסְגִּ֑יר (to imprison you), וְ֝יַקְהִ֗יל (or convenes a court), וּמִ֣י (who) יְשִׁיבֶֽנּוּ׃ (can stop Him)?
KJV (11:10)
If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?
Inspired Version (11:11)
For he knoweth vain men; he seeth wickedness also. Will he not then consider it?
Hebrew (11:11)
KJV (11:11)
For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
Inspired Version (11:12)
For vain men would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
Hebrew (11:12)
KJV (11:12)
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
Inspired Version (11:13)
If thou prepare thine heart and stretch out thine hands toward him,
Hebrew (11:13)
אִם־ (if) אַ֭תָּ֗ה (As for you), הֲכִינ֣וֹתָ (you direct) לִבֶּ֑ךָ (your heart) וּפָרַשְׂתָּ֖ (and lift up) אֵלָ֣יו (to Him), כַּפֶּֽךָ׃ (your hands)
KJV (11:13)
If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;
Inspired Version (11:14)
If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
Hebrew (11:14)
אִם־ (if) אָ֣וֶן (the iniquity) בְּ֭יָדְךָ (in your hand), הַרְחִיקֵ֑הוּ (you put away) וְאַל־ (and allow no) תַּשְׁכֵּ֖ן (to dwell) בְּאֹהָלֶ֣יךָ (in your tents), עַוְלָֽה׃ (injustice)
KJV (11:14)
If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
Inspired Version (11:15)
For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfast and shalt not fear,
Hebrew (11:15)
KJV (11:15)
For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear:
Inspired Version (11:16)
Because thou shalt forget thy misery and remember it as waters that pass away;
Hebrew (11:16)
כִּי־ (For) אַ֭תָּה (you) עָמָ֣ל ([your] misery), תִּשְׁכָּ֑ח (will forget) כְּמַ֖יִם (it only as waters) עָבְר֣וּ (gone by). תִזְכֹּֽר׃ (recalling)
KJV (11:16)
Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:
Inspired Version (11:17)
And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth; thou shalt be as the morning;
Hebrew (11:17)
וּֽ֭מִצָּהֳרַיִם (than noonday); יָק֣וּם (will be brighter) חָ֑לֶד (Your life) תָּ֝עֻ֗פָה (its darkness) כַּבֹּ֥קֶר (like the morning). תִּהְיֶֽה׃ (will be)
KJV (11:17)
And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday: thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
Inspired Version (11:18)
And thou shalt be secure because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.
Hebrew (11:18)
וּֽ֭בָטַחְתָּ (You will be secure), כִּי־ (because) יֵ֣שׁ (there is) תִּקְוָ֑ה (hope), וְ֝חָפַרְתָּ֗ (and you will look around) לָבֶ֥טַח (in safety). תִּשְׁכָּֽב׃ (and lie down)
KJV (11:18)
And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.
Inspired Version (11:19)
Also, thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.
Hebrew (11:19)
KJV (11:19)
Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.
Inspired Version (11:20)
But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape; and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.
Hebrew (11:20)
וְעֵינֵ֥י (But the eyes) רְשָׁעִ֗ים (of the wicked) תִּ֫כְלֶ֥ינָה (will fail), וּ֭מָנוֹס (and escape) אָבַ֣ד (will elude them) מִנְהֶ֑ם (. . .); וְ֝תִקְוָתָ֗ם (they will hope) מַֽפַּח־ (for their last breath) נָֽפֶשׁ׃פ (. . .).
KJV (11:20)
But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.
Inspired Version (12:1)
And Job answered and said,
Hebrew (12:1)
KJV (12:1)
And Job answered and said,
Inspired Version (12:2)
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
Hebrew (12:2)
KJV (12:2)
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
Inspired Version (12:3)
But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Yea, who knoweth not such things as these?
Hebrew (12:3)
KJV (12:3)
But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these?
Inspired Version (12:4)
I am as one mocked of his neighbor, who calleth upon God; and he answereth him; the just, upright man is laughed to scorn.
Hebrew (12:4)
שְׂחֹ֤ק (a laughingstock) לְרֵעֵ֨הוּ׀ (to my friends), אֶֽהְיֶ֗ה (I am) קֹרֵ֣א (though I called) לֶ֭אֱלוֹהַּ (on God), וַֽיַּעֲנֵ֑הוּ (and He answered). שְׂ֝ח֗וֹק (is a laughingstock). צַדִּ֥יק (The righteous) תָּמִֽים׃ (and upright man)
KJV (12:4)
I am as one mocked of his neighbor, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn.
Inspired Version (12:5)
He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
Hebrew (12:5)
לַפִּ֣יד (misfortune) בּ֭וּז (scorns) לְעַשְׁתּ֣וּת (as the fate) שַׁאֲנָ֑ן (The one at ease) נָ֝כ֗וֹן (. . .) לְמ֣וֹעֲדֵי (are slipping). רָֽגֶל׃ (of those whose feet)
KJV (12:5)
He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
Inspired Version (12:6)
The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure, into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
Hebrew (12:6)
יִשְׁלָ֤יוּ (are safe), אֹֽהָלִ֨ים׀ (The tents) לְשֹׁ֥דְדִ֗ים (of robbers) וּֽ֭בַטֻּחוֹת (are secure)— לְמַרְגִּ֣יזֵי (and those who provoke) אֵ֑ל (God) לַאֲשֶׁ֤ר (-) הֵבִ֖יא (those who carry) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (their god) בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ (in their hands).
KJV (12:6)
The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
Inspired Version (12:7)
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee;
Hebrew (12:7)
וְֽאוּלָ֗ם (But) שְׁאַל־ (ask) נָ֣א (. . .) בְהֵמ֣וֹת (the animals), וְתֹרֶ֑ךָּ (and they will instruct you); וְע֥וֹף (ask the birds) הַ֝שָּׁמַ֗יִם (of the air), וְיַגֶּד־ (and they will tell) לָֽךְ׃ (you).
KJV (12:7)
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Inspired Version (12:8)
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
Hebrew (12:8)
א֤וֹ (Or) שִׂ֣יחַ (speak) לָאָ֣רֶץ (to the earth), וְתֹרֶ֑ךָּ (and it will teach you); וִֽיסַפְּר֥וּ (inform) לְ֝ךָ֗ (you). דְּגֵ֣י (let the fish) הַיָּֽם׃ (of the sea)
KJV (12:8)
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
Inspired Version (12:9)
Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this?
Hebrew (12:9)
KJV (12:9)
Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
Inspired Version (12:10)
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.
Hebrew (12:10)
KJV (12:10)
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
Inspired Version (12:11)
Doth not the ear try words? And the mouth taste his meat?
Hebrew (12:11)
KJV (12:11)
Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
Inspired Version (12:12)
With the ancient is wisdom and in length of days, understanding.
Hebrew (12:12)
בִּֽישִׁישִׁ֥ים (is found with the elderly), חָכְמָ֑ה (Wisdom) וְאֹ֖רֶךְ (comes with long) יָמִ֣ים (life). תְּבוּנָֽה׃ (and understanding)
KJV (12:12)
With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
Inspired Version (12:13)
With him is wisdom and strength; he hath counsel and understanding.
Hebrew (12:13)
עִ֭מּוֹ (belong to God); חָכְמָ֣ה (Wisdom) וּגְבוּרָ֑ה (and strength) ל֝֗וֹ () עֵצָ֥ה (counsel) וּתְבוּנָֽה׃ (and understanding are His).
KJV (12:13)
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
Inspired Version (12:14)
Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again; he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
Hebrew (12:14)
KJV (12:14)
Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
Inspired Version (12:15)
Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up; also, he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
Hebrew (12:15)
הֵ֤ן (If) יַעְצֹ֣ר (He holds back) בַּמַּ֣יִם (the waters), וְיִבָ֑שׁוּ (they dry up), וִֽ֝ישַׁלְּחֵ֗ם (and if He releases them), וְיַ֖הַפְכוּ (they overwhelm) אָֽרֶץ׃ (the land).
KJV (12:15)
Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
Inspired Version (12:16)
With him is strength and wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are his.
Hebrew (12:16)
עִ֭מּוֹ (belong to Him). עֹ֣ז (and power) וְתֽוּשִׁיָּ֑ה (True wisdom) ל֝֗וֹ () שֹׁגֵ֥ג (The deceived) וּמַשְׁגֶּֽה׃ (and the deceiver [are His]).
KJV (12:16)
With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.
Inspired Version (12:17)
He leadeth counsellors away spoiled and maketh the judges fools.
Hebrew (12:17)
מוֹלִ֣יךְ (away) יוֹעֲצִ֣ים (He leads counselors) שׁוֹלָ֑ל (barefoot) וְֽשֹׁפְטִ֥ים (of judges). יְהוֹלֵֽל׃ (and makes fools)
KJV (12:17)
He leadeth counselors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
Inspired Version (12:18)
He looseth the bond of kings and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
Hebrew (12:18)
מוּסַ֣ר (the bonds) מְלָכִ֣ים (placed by kings) פִּתֵּ֑חַ (He loosens) וַיֶּאְסֹ֥ר (and fastens) אֵ֝ז֗וֹר (a belt) בְּמָתְנֵיהֶֽם׃ (around their waists).
KJV (12:18)
He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
Inspired Version (12:19)
He leadeth princes away spoiled and overthroweth the mighty.
Hebrew (12:19)
מוֹלִ֣יךְ (away) כֹּהֲנִ֣ים (He leads priests) שׁוֹלָ֑ל (barefoot) וְאֵֽתָנִ֣ים (the established). יְסַלֵּֽף׃ (and overthrows)
KJV (12:19)
He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
Inspired Version (12:20)
He removeth away the speech of the trusty and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
Hebrew (12:20)
KJV (12:20)
He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
Inspired Version (12:21)
He poureth contempt upon princes and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
Hebrew (12:21)
שׁוֹפֵ֣ךְ (He pours out) בּ֭וּז (contempt) עַל־ (on) נְדִיבִ֑ים (nobles) וּמְזִ֖יחַ (and disarms) אֲפִיקִ֣ים (the mighty). רִפָּֽה׃ (. . .)
KJV (12:21)
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
Inspired Version (12:22)
He discovereth deep things out of darkness and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
Hebrew (12:22)
KJV (12:22)
He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
Inspired Version (12:23)
He increaseth the nations and destroyeth them; he enlargeth the nations and straiteneth them again.
Hebrew (12:23)
מַשְׂגִּ֣יא (great) לַ֭גּוֹיִם (He makes nations) וַֽיְאַבְּדֵ֑ם (and destroys them); שֹׁטֵ֥חַ (He enlarges) לַ֝גּוֹיִ֗ם (nations), וַיַּנְחֵֽם׃ (then disperses them).
KJV (12:23)
He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.
Inspired Version (12:24)
He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
Hebrew (12:24)
KJV (12:24)
He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
Inspired Version (12:25)
They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
Hebrew (12:25)
יְמַֽשְׁשׁוּ־ (They grope) חֹ֥שֶׁךְ (in the darkness) וְלֹא־ (without) א֑וֹר (light); וַ֝יַּתְעֵ֗ם (He makes them stagger) כַּשִּׁכּֽוֹר׃ (like drunkards).
KJV (12:25)
They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
Inspired Version (13:1)
Lo, mine eye hath seen all this; mine ear hath heard and understood it.
Hebrew (13:1)
KJV (13:1)
Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and understood it.
Inspired Version (13:2)
What ye know, the same do I know also; I am not inferior unto you.
Hebrew (13:2)
כְּֽ֭דַעְתְּכֶם (What you know), יָדַ֣עְתִּי (know); גַם־ (also) אָ֑נִי (I) לֹא־ (am not) נֹפֵ֖ל (inferior) אָנֹכִ֣י (I) מִכֶּֽם׃ (to you).
KJV (13:2)
What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you.
Inspired Version (13:3)
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
Hebrew (13:3)
אוּלָ֗ם (Yet) אֲ֭נִי (I) אֶל־ (to) שַׁדַּ֣י (the Almighty) אֲדַבֵּ֑ר (to speak) וְהוֹכֵ֖חַ (and argue my case) אֶל־ (before) אֵ֣ל (God). אֶחְפָּֽץ׃ (desire)
KJV (13:3)
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
Inspired Version (13:4)
But ye are forgers of lies; ye are all physicians of no value.
Hebrew (13:4)
וְֽאוּלָ֗ם (however), אַתֶּ֥ם (You), טֹֽפְלֵי־ (smear) שָׁ֑קֶר (with lies); רֹפְאֵ֖י (physicians). אֱלִ֣ל (worthless) כֻּלְּכֶֽם׃ (you are all)
KJV (13:4)
But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value.
Inspired Version (13:5)
Oh, that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it should be your wisdom.
Hebrew (13:5)
מִֽי־ (If only) יִ֭תֵּן (. . .) הַחֲרֵ֣שׁ (you would remain silent) תַּחֲרִישׁ֑וּן (. . .); וּתְהִ֖י (for that would be) לָכֶ֣ם (your) לְחָכְמָֽה׃ (wisdom)!
KJV (13:5)
Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.
Inspired Version (13:6)
Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Hebrew (13:6)
שִׁמְעוּ־ (Hear) נָ֥א (now) תוֹכַחְתִּ֑י (my argument), וְרִב֖וֹת (to the plea) שְׂפָתַ֣י (of my lips). הַקְשִֽׁיבוּ׃ (and listen)
KJV (13:6)
Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Inspired Version (13:7)
Will ye speak wickedly for God and talk deceitfully for him?
Hebrew (13:7)
הַ֭לְאֵל (on God’s behalf) תְּדַבְּר֣וּ (Will you speak) עַוְלָ֑ה (wickedly) וְ֝ל֗וֹ () תְּֽדַבְּר֥וּ (or speak) רְמִיָּֽה׃ (deceitfully for Him)?
KJV (13:7)
Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?
Inspired Version (13:8)
Will ye accept his person? Will ye contend for God?
Hebrew (13:8)
הֲפָנָ֥יו (Would you show Him partiality) תִּשָּׂא֑וּן (. . .) אִם־ (or) לָאֵ֥ל (in His defense)? תְּרִיבֽוּן׃ (argue)
KJV (13:8)
Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?
Inspired Version (13:9)
Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him?
Hebrew (13:9)
הֲ֭טוֹב (Would it be well) כִּֽי־ (when) יַחְקֹ֣ר (He examined you) אֶתְכֶ֑ם (-) אִם־ (-)? כְּהָתֵ֥ל (Could you deceive) בֶּ֝אֱנ֗וֹשׁ (a man)? תְּהָתֵ֥לּוּ (as you would deceive) בֽוֹ׃ (Him)
KJV (13:9)
Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him?
Inspired Version (13:10)
He will surely reprove you if ye do secretly accept persons.
Hebrew (13:10)
הוֹכֵ֣חַ (Surely He would rebuke) יוֹכִ֣יחַ (. . .) אֶתְכֶ֑ם (you) אִם־ (if) בַּ֝סֵּ֗תֶר (you secretly) פָּנִ֥ים (showed partiality) תִּשָּׂאֽוּן׃ (. . .).
KJV (13:10)
He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons.
Inspired Version (13:11)
Shall not his excellency make you afraid and his dread fall upon you?
Hebrew (13:11)
הֲלֹ֣א (not) שְׂ֭אֵתוֹ (Would His majesty) תְּבַעֵ֣ת (terrify you) אֶתְכֶ֑ם (-)? וּ֝פַחְדּ֗וֹ (Would the dread of Him) יִפֹּ֥ל (not fall) עֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ (upon you)?
KJV (13:11)
Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?
Inspired Version (13:12)
Your remembrances are like unto ashes; your bodies to bodies of clay.
Hebrew (13:12)
זִֽ֭כְרֹנֵיכֶם (Your maxims) מִשְׁלֵי־ (are proverbs) אֵ֑פֶר (of ashes); לְגַבֵּי־ (your defenses) חֹ֝֗מֶר (of clay). גַּבֵּיכֶֽם׃ (are defenses)
KJV (13:12)
Your remembrances are like unto ashes, your bodies to bodies of clay.
Inspired Version (13:13)
Hold your peace; let me alone that I may speak, and let come on me what will.
Hebrew (13:13)
הַחֲרִ֣ישׁוּ (Be silent), מִ֭מֶּנִּי (. . .) וַאֲדַבְּרָה־ (will speak). אָ֑נִי (and I) וְיַעֲבֹ֖ר (Then let come) עָלַ֣י (to me) מָֽה׃ (what [may]).
KJV (13:13)
Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will.
Inspired Version (13:14)
Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth and put my life in mine hand?
Hebrew (13:14)
עַל־ (Why) מָ֤ה׀ (. . .) אֶשָּׂ֣א (at risk) בְשָׂרִ֣י (do I put myself) בְשִׁנָּ֑י (. . .) וְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י (my life) אָשִׂ֥ים (and take) בְּכַפִּֽי׃ (in my own hands)?
KJV (13:14)
Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?
Inspired Version (13:15)
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him; but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
Hebrew (13:15)
הֵ֣ן (Though) יִ֭קְטְלֵנִי (He slay me), לֹא (. . .) אֲיַחֵ֑ל (I will hope in Him). אַךְ־ (I will still) דְּ֝רָכַ֗י (my ways) אֶל־ (to) פָּנָ֥יו (His face). אוֹכִֽיחַ׃ (defend)
KJV (13:15)
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
Inspired Version (13:16)
He also shall be my salvation, for a hypocrite shall not come before him.
Hebrew (13:16)
גַּם־ (Moreover), הוּא־ (this will be) לִ֥י (my) לִֽישׁוּעָ֑ה (salvation), כִּי־ (for) לֹ֥א (no) לְ֝פָנָ֗יו (before Him). חָנֵ֥ף (godless man) יָבֽוֹא׃ (can appear)
KJV (13:16)
He also shall be my salvation: for a hypocrite shall not come before him.
Inspired Version (13:17)
Hear diligently my speech and my declaration with your ears.
Hebrew (13:17)
שִׁמְע֣וּ (Listen carefully) שָׁ֭מוֹעַ (. . .) מִלָּתִ֑י (to my words); וְ֝אַֽחֲוָתִ֗י (let my declaration) בְּאָזְנֵיכֶֽם׃ (ring in your ears).
KJV (13:17)
Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.
Inspired Version (13:18)
Behold, now I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified.
Hebrew (13:18)
הִנֵּה־ (See) נָ֭א (now), עָרַ֣כְתִּי (I have prepared) מִשְׁפָּ֑ט (my case); יָ֝דַ֗עְתִּי (I know) כִּֽי־ (that) אֲנִ֥י (I) אֶצְדָּֽק׃ (will be vindicated).
KJV (13:18)
Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified.
Inspired Version (13:19)
Who is he that will plead with me? For now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.
Hebrew (13:19)
מִי־ (Can anyone) ה֭וּא (. . .) יָרִ֣יב (indict) עִמָּדִ֑י (me)? כִּֽי־ (If) עַתָּ֖ה (so), אַחֲרִ֣ישׁ (I will be silent) וְאֶגְוָֽע׃ (and die).
KJV (13:19)
Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.
Inspired Version (13:20)
Only do not two things unto me; then will I not hide myself from thee.
Hebrew (13:20)
אַךְ־ (Only) שְׁ֭תַּיִם (these two) אַל־ (. . .) תַּ֣עַשׂ (grant) עִמָּדִ֑י (things to me), אָ֥ז (so that) מִ֝פָּנֶ֗יךָ (from You): לֹ֣א (I need not) אֶסָּתֵֽר׃ (hide)
KJV (13:20)
Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.
Inspired Version (13:21)
Withdraw thine hand far from me; and let not thy dread make me afraid.
Hebrew (13:21)
כַּ֭פְּךָ (Your hand) מֵעָלַ֣י (from me), הַרְחַ֑ק (Withdraw) וְ֝אֵ֥מָתְךָ֗ (let Your terror) אַֽל־ (and do not) תְּבַעֲתַֽנִּי׃ (frighten me).
KJV (13:21)
Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.
Inspired Version (13:22)
Then call thou, and I will answer; or let me speak, and answer thou me.
Hebrew (13:22)
וּ֭קְרָא (Then call me), וְאָנֹכִ֣י (and I) אֶֽעֱנֶ֑ה (will answer), אֽוֹ־ (or) אֲ֝דַבֵּ֗ר (let me speak), וַהֲשִׁיבֵֽנִי׃ (and You can reply).
KJV (13:22)
Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.
Inspired Version (13:23)
How many are mine iniquities and sins? Make me to know my transgression and my sin.
Hebrew (13:23)
כַּמָּ֣ה (How many) לִ֭י ([are] my) עֲוֺנ֣וֹת (iniquities) וְחַטָּא֑וֹת (and sins)? פִּֽשְׁעִ֥י (my transgression) וְ֝חַטָּאתִ֗י (and sin). הֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃ (Reveal to me)
KJV (13:23)
How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin.
Inspired Version (13:24)
Wherefore hidest thou thy face and holdest me for thine enemy?
Hebrew (13:24)
לָֽמָּה־ (Why) פָנֶ֥יךָ (Your face) תַסְתִּ֑יר (do You hide) וְתַחְשְׁבֵ֖נִי (and consider me) לְאוֹיֵ֣ב (enemy)? לָֽךְ׃ (as Your)
KJV (13:24)
Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy?
Inspired Version (13:25)
Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro? And wilt thou pursue the dry stubble?
Hebrew (13:25)
הֶעָלֶ֣ה (leaf)? נִדָּ֣ף (a windblown) תַּעֲר֑וֹץ (Would You frighten) וְאֶת־ (-) קַ֖שׁ (chaff)? יָבֵ֣שׁ (dry) תִּרְדֹּֽף׃ (Would You chase after)
KJV (13:25)
Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro? and wilt thou pursue the dry stubble?
Inspired Version (13:26)
For thou writest bitter things against me and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.
Hebrew (13:26)
כִּֽי־ (For) תִכְתֹּ֣ב (You record) עָלַ֣י (against me) מְרֹר֑וֹת (bitter accusations) וְ֝תוֹרִישֵׁ֗נִי (and bequeath to me) עֲוֺנ֥וֹת (the iniquities) נְעוּרָֽי׃ (of my youth).
KJV (13:26)
For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.
Inspired Version (13:27)
Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks and lookest narrowly unto all my paths; thou settest a print upon the heels of my feet.
Hebrew (13:27)
וְתָ֘שֵׂ֤ם (You put) בַּסַּ֨ד׀ (in the stocks) רַגְלַ֗י (my feet) וְתִשְׁמ֥וֹר (and stand watch) כָּל־ (over all) אָרְחוֹתָ֑י (my paths); עַל־ (for) שָׁרְשֵׁ֥י (the soles) רַ֝גְלַ֗י (of my feet). תִּתְחַקֶּֽה׃ (You set a limit)
KJV (13:27)
Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, and lookest narrowly unto all my paths; thou settest a print upon the heels of my feet.
Inspired Version (13:28)
And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is moth-eaten.
Hebrew (13:28)
KJV (13:28)
And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is moth-eaten.
Inspired Version (14:1)
Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.
Hebrew (14:1)
KJV (14:1)
Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.
Inspired Version (14:2)
He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not.
Hebrew (14:2)
כְּצִ֣יץ (Like a flower), יָ֭צָא (he comes forth), וַיִּמָּ֑ל (then withers away); וַיִּבְרַ֥ח (. . .), כַּ֝צֵּ֗ל (like a fleeting shadow) וְלֹ֣א (he does not) יַעֲמֽוֹד׃ (endure).
KJV (14:2)
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
Inspired Version (14:3)
And dost thou open thine eyes upon such a one and bringest me into judgment with thee?
Hebrew (14:3)
אַף־ () עַל־ (You)? זֶ֭ה (to one like this)? פָּקַ֣חְתָּ (Do You open) עֵינֶ֑ךָ (Your eyes) וְאֹ֘תִ֤י (-) תָבִ֖יא (Will You bring him) בְמִשְׁפָּ֣ט (into judgment) עִמָּֽךְ׃ (before)
KJV (14:3)
And dost thou open thine eyes upon such a one, and bringest me into judgment with thee?
Inspired Version (14:4)
Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Not one.
Hebrew (14:4)
KJV (14:4)
Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.
Inspired Version (14:5)
Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;
Hebrew (14:5)
אִ֥ם (Since) חֲרוּצִ֨ים׀ ([are] determined) יָמָ֗יו (his days) מִֽסְפַּר־ (and the number) חֳדָשָׁ֥יו (of his months) אִתָּ֑ךְ ([is] with You), חֻקּוֹ (limits) עָ֝שִׂ֗יתָ (and since You have set) וְלֹ֣א (that he cannot) יַעֲבֽוֹר׃ (exceed),
KJV (14:5)
Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;
Inspired Version (14:6)
Turn from him, that he may rest till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day.
Hebrew (14:6)
שְׁעֵ֣ה (look away) מֵעָלָ֣יו (from him) וְיֶחְדָּ֑ל (and let him rest), עַד־ (so) יִ֝רְצֶ֗ה (he can enjoy) כְּשָׂכִ֥יר (as a hired hand). יוֹמֽוֹ׃ (his day)
KJV (14:6)
Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day.
Inspired Version (14:7)
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.
Hebrew (14:7)
כִּ֤י (For) יֵ֥שׁ (there is) לָעֵ֗ץ (for a tree): תִּ֫קְוָ֥ה (hope) אִֽם־ (If) יִ֭כָּרֵת (it is cut down), וְע֣וֹד (again), יַחֲלִ֑יף (it will sprout) וְ֝יֹֽנַקְתּ֗וֹ (and its tender shoots) לֹ֣א (will not) תֶחְדָּֽל׃ (fail).
KJV (14:7)
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.
Inspired Version (14:8)
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth and the stock thereof die in the ground,
Hebrew (14:8)
אִם־ (If) יַזְקִ֣ין (grow old) בָּאָ֣רֶץ (in the ground) שָׁרְשׁ֑וֹ (its roots) וּ֝בֶעָפָ֗ר (in the soil), יָמ֥וּת (dies) גִּזְעֽוֹ׃ (and its stump)
KJV (14:8)
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;
Inspired Version (14:9)
Yet through the scent of water it will bud and bring forth boughs like a plant.
Hebrew (14:9)
KJV (14:9)
Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.
Inspired Version (14:10)
But man dieth and wasteth away; yea, man giveth up the ghost. And where is he?
Hebrew (14:10)
וְגֶ֣בֶר (But a man) יָ֭מוּת (dies) וַֽיֶּחֱלָ֑שׁ (and is laid low); וַיִּגְוַ֖ע (breathes his last), אָדָ֣ם (he) וְאַיּֽוֹ׃ (and where [is] he)?
KJV (14:10)
But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?
Inspired Version (14:11)
As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up,
Hebrew (14:11)
KJV (14:11)
As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up:
Inspired Version (14:12)
So man lieth down and riseth not; till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake nor be raised out of their sleep.
Hebrew (14:12)
KJV (14:12)
So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep.
Inspired Version (14:13)
Oh, that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time and remember me!
Hebrew (14:13)
מִ֤י (If only) יִתֵּ֨ן׀ (. . .) בִּשְׁא֬וֹל (in Sheol) תַּצְפִּנֵ֗נִי (You would hide me) תַּ֭סְתִּירֵנִי (and conceal me) עַד־ (until) שׁ֣וּב (has passed)! אַפֶּ֑ךָ (Your anger) תָּ֤שִׁ֥ית (If only You would appoint) לִ֖י (for me) חֹ֣ק (a time) וְתִזְכְּרֵֽנִי׃ (and then remember me)!
KJV (14:13)
Oh that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!
Inspired Version (14:14)
If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come.
Hebrew (14:14)
KJV (14:14)
If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.
Inspired Version (14:15)
Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee; thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.
Hebrew (14:15)
תִּ֭קְרָא (You will call), וְאָנֹכִ֣י (and I) אֶֽעֱנֶ֑ךָּ (will answer); לְֽמַעֲשֵׂ֖ה (the work) יָדֶ֣יךָ (of Your hands). תִכְסֹֽף׃ (You will desire)
KJV (14:15)
Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.
Inspired Version (14:16)
For now thou numberest my steps. Dost thou not watch over my sin?
Hebrew (14:16)
כִּֽי־ (For) עַ֭תָּה (then) צְעָדַ֣י (my steps), תִּסְפּ֑וֹר (You would count) לֹֽא־ (but would not) תִ֝שְׁמ֗וֹר (keep track) עַל־ (of) חַטָּאתִֽי׃ (my sin).
KJV (14:16)
For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?
Inspired Version (14:17)
My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity.
Hebrew (14:17)
חָתֻ֣ם (would be sealed) בִּצְר֣וֹר (in a bag), פִּשְׁעִ֑י (My transgression) וַ֝תִּטְפֹּ֗ל (and You would cover) עַל־ (over) עֲוֺנִֽי׃ (my iniquity).
KJV (14:17)
My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity.
Inspired Version (14:18)
And surely the mountain, falling, cometh to naught, and the rock is removed out of his place.
Hebrew (14:18)
KJV (14:18)
And surely the mountain falling cometh to nought, and the rock is removed out of his place.
Inspired Version (14:19)
The waters wear the stones; thou washest away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man.
Hebrew (14:19)
אֲבָנִ֤ים׀ (the stones) שָׁ֥חֲקוּ (wears away) מַ֗יִם (as water) תִּשְׁטֹֽף־ (wash away) סְפִיחֶ֥יהָ (and torrents) עֲפַר־ (the soil) אָ֑רֶץ (. . .), וְתִקְוַ֖ת (hope). אֱנ֣וֹשׁ (a man’s) הֶאֱבַֽדְתָּ׃ (so You destroy)
KJV (14:19)
The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man.
Inspired Version (14:20)
Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth; thou changest his countenance and sendest him away.
Hebrew (14:20)
תִּתְקְפֵ֣הוּ (overpower him), לָ֭נֶצַח (You forever) וַֽיַּהֲלֹ֑ךְ (and he passes on); מְשַׁנֶּ֥ה (You change) פָ֝נָ֗יו (his countenance) וַֽתְּשַׁלְּחֵֽהוּ׃ (and send him away).
KJV (14:20)
Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away.
Inspired Version (14:21)
His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
Hebrew (14:21)
יִכְבְּד֣וּ (receive honor), בָ֭נָיו (If his sons) וְלֹ֣א (he does not) יֵדָ֑ע (know it); וְ֝יִצְעֲר֗וּ (if they are brought low), וְֽלֹא־ (he is unaware) יָבִ֥ין (. . .) לָֽמוֹ׃ ().
KJV (14:21)
His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
Inspired Version (14:22)
But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn.
Hebrew (14:22)
אַךְ־ (He feels only) בְּ֭שָׂרוֹ (of his own body) עָלָ֣יו (only for) יִכְאָ֑ב (the pain) וְ֝נַפְשׁ֗וֹ (himself) עָלָ֥יו (. . .). תֶּאֱבָֽל׃פ (and mourns)
KJV (14:22)
But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn.
Inspired Version (15:1)
Then answered Eliphaz, the Temanite, and said,
Hebrew (15:1)
KJV (15:1)
Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said,
Inspired Version (15:2)
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge and fill his belly with the east wind?
Hebrew (15:2)
הֶֽחָכָ֗ם (Does a wise) יַעֲנֶ֥ה (man answer) דַֽעַת־ (counsel) ר֑וּחַ (with empty) וִֽימַלֵּ֖א (or fill) קָדִ֣ים (with the hot east wind)? בִּטְנֽוֹ׃ (his belly)
KJV (15:2)
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
Inspired Version (15:3)
Should he reason with unprofitable talk or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
Hebrew (15:3)
הוֹכֵ֣חַ (Should he argue) בְּ֭דָבָר (words) לֹ֣א (with useless) יִסְכּ֑וֹן (. . .) וּ֝מִלִּ֗ים (or speeches) לֹא־ (that serve no) יוֹעִ֥יל (purpose) בָּֽם׃ ()?
KJV (15:3)
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
Inspired Version (15:4)
Yea, thou castest off fear and restrainest prayer before God.
Hebrew (15:4)
KJV (15:4)
Yea, thou castest off fear, and restrainest prayer before God.
Inspired Version (15:5)
For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.
Hebrew (15:5)
כִּ֤י (For) יְאַלֵּ֣ף (instructs) עֲוֺנְךָ֣ (your iniquity) פִ֑יךָ (your mouth), וְ֝תִבְחַ֗ר (and you choose) לְשׁ֣וֹן (the language) עֲרוּמִֽים׃ (of the crafty).
KJV (15:5)
For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.
Inspired Version (15:6)
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I; yea, thine own lips testify against thee.
Hebrew (15:6)
יַרְשִֽׁיעֲךָ֣ (condemns you); פִ֣יךָ (Your own mouth), וְלֹא־ (not) אָ֑נִי (mine), וּ֝שְׂפָתֶ֗יךָ (your own lips) יַעֲנוּ־ (testify) בָֽךְ׃ (against you).
KJV (15:6)
Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.
Inspired Version (15:7)
Art thou the first man that was born? Or wast thou made before the hills?
Hebrew (15:7)
הֲרִאישׁ֣וֹן (Were you the first) אָ֭דָם (man) תִּוָּלֵ֑ד (ever born)? וְלִפְנֵ֖י (before) גְבָע֣וֹת (the hills)? חוֹלָֽלְתָּ׃ (Were you brought forth)
KJV (15:7)
Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills?
Inspired Version (15:8)
Hast thou heard the secret of God? And dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?
Hebrew (15:8)
הַבְס֣וֹד (on the council) אֱל֣וֹהַ (of God) תִּשְׁמָ֑ע (Do you listen in) וְתִגְרַ֖ע (or limit) אֵלֶ֣יךָ (to yourself)? חָכְמָֽה׃ (wisdom)
KJV (15:8)
Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?
Inspired Version (15:9)
What knowest thou that we know not? What understandest thou which is not in us?
Hebrew (15:9)
KJV (15:9)
What knowest thou, that we know not? what understandest thou, which is not in us?
Inspired Version (15:10)
With us are both the gray-headed and very aged men, much elder than thy father.
Hebrew (15:10)
KJV (15:10)
With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.
Inspired Version (15:11)
Are the consolations of God small with thee? Is there any secret thing with thee?
Hebrew (15:11)
KJV (15:11)
Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?
Inspired Version (15:12)
Why doth thine heart carry thee away? And what do thy eyes wink at,
Hebrew (15:12)
מַה־ (Why) יִּקָּחֲךָ֥ (carried you away), לִבֶּ֑ךָ (has your heart) וּֽמַה־ (and why) יִּרְזְמ֥וּן (flash), עֵינֶֽיךָ׃ (do your eyes)
KJV (15:12)
Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at,
Inspired Version (15:13)
That thou turnest thy spirit against God and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?
Hebrew (15:13)
KJV (15:13)
That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?
Inspired Version (15:14)
What is man, that he should be clean? And he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?
Hebrew (15:14)
KJV (15:14)
What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?
Inspired Version (15:15)
Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.
Hebrew (15:15)
הֵ֣ן (If) בִּקְדֹשׁוֹ (in His holy ones), לֹ֣א (God puts no) יַאֲמִ֑ין (trust) וְ֝שָׁמַ֗יִם (if even the heavens) לֹא־ (are not) זַכּ֥וּ (pure) בְעֵינָֽיו׃ (in His eyes),
KJV (15:15)
Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.
Inspired Version (15:16)
How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water?
Hebrew (15:16)
KJV (15:16)
How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water?
Inspired Version (15:17)
I will show thee; hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare,
Hebrew (15:17)
אֲחַוְךָ֥ (and I will inform you). שְֽׁמַֽע־ (Listen) לִ֑י (to me) וְזֶֽה־ (what) חָ֝זִ֗יתִי (I have seen), וַאֲסַפֵּֽרָה׃ (I will describe)
KJV (15:17)
I will show thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare;
Inspired Version (15:18)
Which wise men have told from their fathers and have not hid it,
Hebrew (15:18)
אֲשֶׁר־ (what) חֲכָמִ֥ים (by wise men) יַגִּ֑ידוּ (was declared) וְלֹ֥א (and was not) כִֽ֝חֲד֗וּ (concealed) מֵאֲבוֹתָֽם׃ (from their fathers),
KJV (15:18)
Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it:
Inspired Version (15:19)
Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed among them.
Hebrew (15:19)
KJV (15:19)
Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed among them.
Inspired Version (15:20)
The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.
Hebrew (15:20)
כָּל־ (all) יְמֵ֣י (days); רָ֭שָׁע (A wicked) ה֣וּא (his) מִתְחוֹלֵ֑ל (man writhes in pain) וּמִסְפַּ֥ר (only a few) שָׁ֝נִ֗ים (years) נִצְפְּנ֥וּ (are reserved) לֶעָרִֽיץ׃ (for the ruthless).
KJV (15:20)
The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.
Inspired Version (15:21)
A dreadful sound is in his ears; in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
Hebrew (15:21)
קוֹל־ (Sounds) פְּחָדִ֥ים (of terror) בְּאָזְנָ֑יו (fill his ears); בַּ֝שָּׁל֗וֹם (in his prosperity) שׁוֹדֵ֥ד (the destroyer) יְבוֹאֶֽנּוּ׃ (attacks him).
KJV (15:21)
A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
Inspired Version (15:22)
He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for of the sword.
Hebrew (15:22)
KJV (15:22)
He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for of the sword.
Inspired Version (15:23)
He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? He knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
Hebrew (15:23)
KJV (15:23)
He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
Inspired Version (15:24)
Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him as a king ready to the battle.
Hebrew (15:24)
יְֽ֭בַעֲתֻהוּ (terrify him), צַ֣ר (Distress) וּמְצוּקָ֑ה (and anguish) תִּ֝תְקְפֵ֗הוּ (overwhelming him) כְּמֶ֤לֶךְ׀ (like a king) עָתִ֬יד (poised) לַכִּידֽוֹר׃ (to attack).
KJV (15:24)
Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.
Inspired Version (15:25)
For he stretcheth out his hand against God and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.
Hebrew (15:25)
KJV (15:25)
For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.
Inspired Version (15:26)
He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers,
Hebrew (15:26)
יָר֣וּץ (rushing) אֵלָ֣יו (at Him) בְּצַוָּ֑אר (headlong) בַּ֝עֲבִ֗י (with a thick), גַּבֵּ֥י (studded) מָֽגִנָּֽיו׃ (shield).
KJV (15:26)
He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers:
Inspired Version (15:27)
Because he covereth his face with his fatness and maketh collops of fat on his flanks.
Hebrew (15:27)
כִּֽי־ (Though) כִסָּ֣ה (is covered) פָנָ֣יו (his face) בְּחֶלְבּ֑וֹ (with fat) וַיַּ֖עַשׂ (bulges) פִּימָ֣ה (with flesh) עֲלֵי־ (. . .), כָֽסֶל׃ (and his waistline)
KJV (15:27)
Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks.
Inspired Version (15:28)
And he dwelleth in desolate cities and in houses which no man inhabiteth, which are ready to become heaps.
Hebrew (15:28)
וַיִּשְׁכּ֤וֹן׀ (he will dwell) עָ֘רִ֤ים (cities), נִכְחָד֗וֹת (in ruined) בָּ֭תִּים (houses) לֹא־ (in abandoned) יֵ֣שְׁבוּ (. . .) לָ֑מוֹ () אֲשֶׁ֖ר (-) הִתְעַתְּד֣וּ (destined) לְגַלִּֽים׃ (to become rubble).
KJV (15:28)
And he dwelleth in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, which are ready to become heaps.
Inspired Version (15:29)
He shall not be rich; neither shall his substance continue; neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.
Hebrew (15:29)
KJV (15:29)
He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.
Inspired Version (15:30)
He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches, and by the breath of his mouth shall he go away.
Hebrew (15:30)
לֹֽא־ (He will not) יָס֨וּר׀ (escape) מִנִּי־ (from) חֹ֗שֶׁךְ (the darkness); יֹֽ֭נַקְתּוֹ (his shoots), תְּיַבֵּ֣שׁ (will wither) שַׁלְהָ֑בֶת (the flame) וְ֝יָס֗וּר (will carry him away). בְּר֣וּחַ (and the breath) פִּֽיו׃ (of God’s mouth)
KJV (15:30)
He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches, and by the breath of his mouth shall he go away.
Inspired Version (15:31)
Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity; for vanity shall be his recompense.
Hebrew (15:31)
KJV (15:31)
Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompense.
Inspired Version (15:32)
It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green.
Hebrew (15:32)
בְּֽלֹא־ (before) י֭וֹמוֹ (his time), תִּמָּלֵ֑א (It will be paid in full) וְ֝כִפָּת֗וֹ (and his branch) לֹ֣א (will not) רַעֲנָֽנָה׃ (flourish).
KJV (15:32)
It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green.
Inspired Version (15:33)
He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine and shall cast off his flower as the olive.
Hebrew (15:33)
יַחְמֹ֣ס (stripped of) כַּגֶּ֣פֶן (He will be like a vine) בִּסְר֑וֹ (its unripe grapes), וְיַשְׁלֵ֥ךְ (that sheds) כַּ֝זַּ֗יִת (like an olive tree) נִצָּתֽוֹ׃ (its blossoms).
KJV (15:33)
He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and shall cast off his flower as the olive.
Inspired Version (15:34)
For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.
Hebrew (15:34)
KJV (15:34)
For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.
Inspired Version (15:35)
They conceive mischief and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth deceit.
Hebrew (15:35)
הָרֹ֣ה (They conceive) עָ֭מָל (trouble) וְיָ֣לֹד (and give birth to) אָ֑וֶן (evil); וּ֝בִטְנָ֗ם (their womb) תָּכִ֥ין (is pregnant with) מִרְמָֽה׃ס (deceit).
KJV (15:35)
They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth deceit.
Inspired Version (16:1)
Then Job answered and said,
Hebrew (16:1)
KJV (16:1)
Then Job answered and said,
Inspired Version (16:2)
I have heard many such things; miserable comforters are ye all.
Hebrew (16:2)
שָׁמַ֣עְתִּי (I have heard) כְאֵ֣לֶּה (things like these); רַבּ֑וֹת (many) מְנַחֲמֵ֖י (comforters) עָמָ֣ל (miserable) כֻּלְּכֶֽם׃ (are you all).
KJV (16:2)
I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all.
Inspired Version (16:3)
Shall vain words have an end? Or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?
Hebrew (16:3)
הֲקֵ֥ץ (Is there no end) לְדִבְרֵי־ (speeches)? ר֑וּחַ (to your long-winded) א֥וֹ (. . .) מַה־ (What) יַּ֝מְרִֽיצְךָ֗ (provokes you) כִּ֣י (to) תַעֲנֶֽה׃ (continue testifying)?
KJV (16:3)
Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?
Inspired Version (16:4)
I also could speak as ye do; if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you and shake mine head at you.
Hebrew (16:4)
גַּ֤ם׀ (could also) אָנֹכִי֮ (I) כָּכֶ֪ם (like you) אֲדַ֫בֵּ֥רָה (speak) ל֤וּ־ (if) יֵ֪שׁ (were) נַפְשְׁכֶ֡ם (you) תַּ֤חַת (place); נַפְשִׁ֗י (in my) אַחְבִּ֣ירָה (I could heap up) עֲלֵיכֶ֣ם (against you) בְּמִלִּ֑ים (words) וְאָנִ֥יעָה (and shake) עֲ֝לֵיכֶ֗ם (at you). בְּמ֣וֹ (. . .) רֹאשִֽׁי׃ (my head)
KJV (16:4)
I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.
Inspired Version (16:5)
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should assuage your grief.
Hebrew (16:5)
אֲאַמִּצְכֶ֥ם (But I would encourage you) בְּמוֹ־ (with) פִ֑י (my mouth), וְנִ֖יד (and the consolation) שְׂפָתַ֣י (of my lips) יַחְשֹֽׂךְ׃ (would bring relief).
KJV (16:5)
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should assuage your grief.
Inspired Version (16:6)
Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged. And though I forbear, what am I eased?
Hebrew (16:6)
אִֽם־ (Even if) אֲ֭דַבְּרָה (I speak), לֹא־ (is not) יֵחָשֵׂ֣ךְ (relieved), כְּאֵבִ֑י (my pain) וְ֝אַחְדְּלָ֗ה (and if I hold back), מַה־ (how) מִנִּ֥י () יַהֲלֹֽךְ׃ (will it go away)?
KJV (16:6)
Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and though I forbear, what am I eased?
Inspired Version (16:7)
But now he hath made me weary; thou hast made desolate all my company.
Hebrew (16:7)
אַךְ־ (Surely) עַתָּ֥ה (He has now) הֶלְאָ֑נִי (exhausted me); הֲ֝שִׁמּ֗וֹתָ (You have devastated) כָּל־ (all) עֲדָתִֽי׃ (my family).
KJV (16:7)
But now he hath made me weary: thou hast made desolate all my company.
Inspired Version (16:8)
And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me; and my leanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face.
Hebrew (16:8)
וַֽ֭תִּקְמְטֵנִי (You have bound me), לְעֵ֣ד (a witness); הָיָ֑ה ([and] it has become) וַיָּ֥קָם (rises up) בִּ֥י (-) כַ֝חֲשִׁ֗י (my frailty) בְּפָנַ֥י (against me). יַעֲנֶֽה׃ (and testifies)
KJV (16:8)
And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me: and my leanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face.
Inspired Version (16:9)
He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me; he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
Hebrew (16:9)
אַפּ֤וֹ (His anger) טָרַ֨ף׀ (has torn me) וַֽיִּשְׂטְמֵ֗נִי (and opposed me); חָרַ֣ק (He gnashes) עָלַ֣י (at me). בְּשִׁנָּ֑יו (His teeth) צָרִ֓י׀ (My adversary) יִלְט֖וֹשׁ (pierces) עֵינָ֣יו (with His eyes). לִֽי׃ (me)
KJV (16:9)
He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
Inspired Version (16:10)
They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.
Hebrew (16:10)
פָּעֲר֬וּ (They open) עָלַ֨י׀ (against me) בְּפִיהֶ֗ם (their mouths) בְּ֭חֶרְפָּה (with contempt); הִכּ֣וּ (and strike) לְחָיָ֑י (my cheeks) יַ֝֗חַד (together) עָלַ֥י (against me). יִתְמַלָּאֽוּן׃ (they join)
KJV (16:10)
They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.
Inspired Version (16:11)
God hath delivered me to the ungodly and turned me over into the hands of the wicked.
Hebrew (16:11)
יַסְגִּירֵ֣נִי (has delivered me) אֵ֭ל (God) אֶ֣ל (to) עֲוִ֑יל (unjust men); וְעַל־ (to) יְדֵ֖י (the clutches) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (of the wicked). יִרְטֵֽנִי׃ (He has thrown me)
KJV (16:11)
God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked.
Inspired Version (16:12)
I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder; he hath also taken me by the neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.
Hebrew (16:12)
שָׁ֘לֵ֤ו (at ease), הָיִ֨יתִי׀ (I was) וַֽיְפַרְפְּרֵ֗נִי (but He shattered me); וְאָחַ֣ז (He seized me) בְּ֭עָרְפִּי (by the neck) וַֽיְפַצְפְּצֵ֑נִי (and crushed me). וַיְקִימֵ֥נִי (He has set me up) ל֝֗וֹ (as His) לְמַטָּרָֽה׃ (target);
KJV (16:12)
I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.
Inspired Version (16:13)
His archers compass me round about; he cleaveth my reins asunder and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.
Hebrew (16:13)
יָ֘סֹ֤בּוּ (surround me). עָלַ֨י׀ (. . .) רַבָּ֗יו (His archers) יְפַלַּ֣ח (He pierces) כִּ֭לְיוֹתַי (my kidneys) וְלֹ֣א (without) יַחְמ֑וֹל (mercy) יִשְׁפֹּ֥ךְ (and spills) לָ֝אָ֗רֶץ (on the ground). מְרֵרָֽתִי׃ (my gall)
KJV (16:13)
His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.
Inspired Version (16:14)
He breaketh me with breach upon breach; he runneth upon me like a giant.
Hebrew (16:14)
יִפְרְצֵ֣נִי (He breaks me) פֶ֭רֶץ (with wound) עַל־ (upon) פְּנֵי־ () פָ֑רֶץ (wound); יָרֻ֖ץ (He rushes) עָלַ֣י (me) כְּגִבּֽוֹר׃ (like a mighty warrior).
KJV (16:14)
He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me like a giant.
Inspired Version (16:15)
I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin and defiled my horn in the dust.
Hebrew (16:15)
שַׂ֣ק (sackcloth) תָּ֭פַרְתִּי (I have sewn) עֲלֵ֣י (over) גִלְדִּ֑י (my skin); וְעֹלַ֖לְתִּי (I have buried) בֶעָפָ֣ר (in the dust). קַרְנִֽי׃ (my horn)
KJV (16:15)
I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.
Inspired Version (16:16)
My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death,
Hebrew (16:16)
פָּנַ֣י (My face) חֳמַרְמְרָה (is red) מִנִּי־ (with) בֶ֑כִי (weeping), וְעַ֖ל (ring) עַפְעַפַּ֣י (my eyes); צַלְמָֽוֶת׃ (and deep shadows)
KJV (16:16)
My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;
Inspired Version (16:17)
Not for any injustice in mine hands; also, my prayer is pure.
Hebrew (16:17)
עַ֭ל (yet) לֹא־ (are free of) חָמָ֣ס (violence) בְּכַפָּ֑י (my hands) וּֽתְפִלָּתִ֥י (and my prayer) זַכָּֽה׃ (is pure).
KJV (16:17)
Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
Inspired Version (16:18)
O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.
Hebrew (16:18)
אֶ֭רֶץ (O earth), אַל־ (do not) תְּכַסִּ֣י (cover) דָמִ֑י (my blood); וְֽאַל־ (never) יְהִ֥י (be) מָ֝ק֗וֹם (laid to rest). לְזַעֲקָתִֽי׃ (may my cry for help)
KJV (16:18)
O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.
Inspired Version (16:19)
Also, now behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.
Hebrew (16:19)
גַּם־ (Even) עַ֭תָּה (now) הִנֵּה־ (. . .) בַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (is in heaven), עֵדִ֑י (my witness) וְ֝שָׂהֲדִ֗י (and my advocate) בַּמְּרוֹמִֽים׃ (is on high).
KJV (16:19)
Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.
Inspired Version (16:20)
My friends scorn me; but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
Hebrew (16:20)
KJV (16:20)
My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
Inspired Version (16:21)
Oh, that one might plead for a man with God as a man pleadeth for his neighbor!
Hebrew (16:21)
KJV (16:21)
Oh that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbor!
Inspired Version (16:22)
When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return.
Hebrew (16:22)
כִּֽי־ (For when) שְׁנ֣וֹת (years) מִסְפָּ֣ר (only a few) יֶאֱתָ֑יוּ (are past) וְאֹ֖רַח (the way) לֹא־ (of no) אָשׁ֣וּב (return). אֶהֱלֹֽךְ׃ (I will go)
KJV (16:22)
When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return.
Inspired Version (17:1)
My breath is corrupt; my days are extinct; the graves are ready for me.
Hebrew (17:1)
רוּחִ֣י (My spirit) חֻ֭בָּלָה (is broken); יָמַ֥י (my days) נִזְעָ֗כוּ (are extinguished); קְבָרִ֥ים (the grave) לִֽי׃ (awaits me).
KJV (17:1)
My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me.
Inspired Version (17:2)
Are there not mockers with me? And doth not mine eye continue in their provocation?
Hebrew (17:2)
KJV (17:2)
Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation?
Inspired Version (17:3)
Lay down now; put me in a surety with thee. Who is he that will strike hands with me?
Hebrew (17:3)
שִֽׂימָה־ (Give [me]), נָּ֭א (I pray), עָרְבֵ֣נִי (the pledge) עִמָּ֑ךְ (You [demand]). מִֽי (Who else) ה֝֗וּא (. . .) לְיָדִ֥י (will be my guarantor) יִתָּקֵֽעַ׃ (. . .)?
KJV (17:3)
Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?
Inspired Version (17:4)
For thou hast hid their heart from understanding; therefore shalt thou not exalt them.
Hebrew (17:4)
כִּֽי־ (-) לִ֭בָּם (their minds) צָפַ֣נְתָּ (You have closed) מִּשָּׂ֑כֶל (to understanding); עַל־ (therefore) כֵּ֝֗ן (. . .) לֹ֣א (You will not) תְרֹמֵֽם׃ (exalt them).
KJV (17:4)
For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.
Inspired Version (17:5)
He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
Hebrew (17:5)
KJV (17:5)
He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
Inspired Version (17:6)
He hath made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret.
Hebrew (17:6)
וְֽ֭הִצִּגַנִי (He has made me) לִמְשֹׁ֣ל (a byword) עַמִּ֑ים (among the people), וְתֹ֖פֶת (they spit). לְפָנִ֣ים (in whose face) אֶֽהְיֶֽה׃ ([a man])
KJV (17:6)
He hath made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret.
Inspired Version (17:7)
Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow.
Hebrew (17:7)
וַתֵּ֣כַהּ (have grown dim) מִכַּ֣עַשׂ (with grief), עֵינִ֑י (My eyes) וִֽיצֻרַ֖י (body) כַּצֵּ֣ל (is but a shadow). כֻּלָּֽם׃ (and my whole)
KJV (17:7)
Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow.
Inspired Version (17:8)
Upright men shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
Hebrew (17:8)
יָשֹׁ֣מּוּ (are appalled) יְשָׁרִ֣ים (The upright) עַל־ (at) זֹ֑את (this), וְ֝נָקִ֗י (and the innocent) עַל־ (against) חָנֵ֥ף (the godless). יִתְעֹרָֽר׃ (are stirred)
KJV (17:8)
Upright men shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
Inspired Version (17:9)
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Hebrew (17:9)
KJV (17:9)
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Inspired Version (17:10)
But as for you all, do ye return, and come now; for I cannot find one wise man among you.
Hebrew (17:10)
וְֽאוּלָ֗ם (But) כֻּלָּ֣ם (all of you). תָּ֭שֻׁבוּ (and try again), וּבֹ֣אוּ (come back) נָ֑א (. . .) וְלֹֽא־ (For I will not) אֶמְצָ֖א (find) בָכֶ֣ם (among you). חָכָֽם׃ (a wise man)
KJV (17:10)
But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.
Inspired Version (17:11)
My days are past; my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.
Hebrew (17:11)
KJV (17:11)
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.
Inspired Version (17:12)
They change the night into day; the light is short because of darkness.
Hebrew (17:12)
KJV (17:12)
They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.
Inspired Version (17:13)
If I wait, the grave is mine house; I have made my bed in the darkness.
Hebrew (17:13)
אִם־ (If) אֲ֭קַוֶּה (I look) שְׁא֣וֹל (for Sheol) בֵּיתִ֑י (as my home), בַּ֝חֹ֗שֶׁךְ (in darkness), רִפַּ֥דְתִּי (if I spread out) יְצוּעָֽי׃ (my bed)
KJV (17:13)
If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.
Inspired Version (17:14)
I have said to corruption, Thou art my father--to the worm, Thou art my mother and my sister.
Hebrew (17:14)
לַשַּׁ֣חַת (to corruption), קָ֭רָאתִי (and say) אָ֣בִי (my father), אָ֑תָּה (You [are]) אִמִּ֥י (My mother), וַ֝אֲחֹתִ֗י (or ‘My sister), לָֽרִמָּֽה׃ (and to the worm),
KJV (17:14)
I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.
Inspired Version (17:15)
And where is now my hope? As for my hope, who shall see it?
Hebrew (17:15)
וְ֭אַיֵּה (where) אֵפ֣וֹ (then) תִקְוָתִ֑י (is my hope)? וְ֝תִקְוָתִ֗י (any hope for me)? מִ֣י (Who) יְשׁוּרֶֽנָּה׃ (can see)
KJV (17:15)
And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?
Inspired Version (17:16)
They shall go down to the bars of the pit when our rest together is in the dust.
Hebrew (17:16)
KJV (17:16)
They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust.
Inspired Version (18:1)
Then answered Bildad, the Shuhite, and said,
Hebrew (18:1)
KJV (18:1)
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
Inspired Version (18:2)
How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? Mark, and afterwards we will speak.
Hebrew (18:2)
עַד־ (until) אָ֤נָה׀ (How long) תְּשִׂימ֣וּן (you end) קִנְצֵ֣י (. . .) לְמִלִּ֑ין (these speeches)? תָּ֝בִ֗ינוּ (Show some sense), וְאַחַ֥ר (and then) נְדַבֵּֽר׃ (we can talk).
KJV (18:2)
How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
Inspired Version (18:3)
Wherefore are we counted as beasts and reputed vile in your sight?
Hebrew (18:3)
מַ֭דּוּעַ (Why) נֶחְשַׁ֣בְנוּ (are we regarded) כַבְּהֵמָ֑ה (as cattle), נִ֝טְמִ֗ינוּ (as stupid) בְּעֵינֵיכֶֽם׃ (in your sight)?
KJV (18:3)
Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?
Inspired Version (18:4)
He teareth himself in his anger. Shall the earth be forsaken for thee? And shall the rock be removed out of his place?
Hebrew (18:4)
טֹֽרֵ֥ף (You who tear) נַפְשׁ֗וֹ (yourself) בְּאַ֫פּ֥וֹ (in anger)— הַ֭לְמַעַנְךָ (on your account), תֵּעָ֣זַב (be forsaken) אָ֑רֶץ (should the earth) וְיֶעְתַּק־ (be moved) צ֝֗וּר (or the rocks) מִמְּקֹמֽוֹ׃ (from their place)?
KJV (18:4)
He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place?
Inspired Version (18:5)
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
Hebrew (18:5)
KJV (18:5)
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
Inspired Version (18:6)
The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.
Hebrew (18:6)
א֭וֹר (The light) חָשַׁ֣ךְ (grows dark), בְּאָהֳל֑וֹ (in his tent) וְ֝נֵר֗וֹ (and the lamp) עָלָ֥יו (beside him) יִדְעָֽךְ׃ (goes out).
KJV (18:6)
The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.
Inspired Version (18:7)
The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.
Hebrew (18:7)
יֵֽ֭צְרוּ (is shortened), צַעֲדֵ֣י (stride) אוֹנ֑וֹ (His vigorous) וְֽתַשְׁלִיכֵ֥הוּ (trip him up). עֲצָתֽוֹ׃ (and his own schemes)
KJV (18:7)
The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.
Inspired Version (18:8)
For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.
Hebrew (18:8)
כִּֽי־ (For) שֻׁלַּ֣ח (lead him) בְּרֶ֣שֶׁת (into a net), בְּרַגְלָ֑יו (his own feet) וְעַל־ (into) שְׂ֝בָכָ֗ה (its mesh). יִתְהַלָּֽךְ׃ (and he wanders)
KJV (18:8)
For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.
Inspired Version (18:9)
The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him.
Hebrew (18:9)
KJV (18:9)
The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him.
Inspired Version (18:10)
The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.
Hebrew (18:10)
KJV (18:10)
The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.
Inspired Version (18:11)
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side and shall drive him to his feet.
Hebrew (18:11)
סָ֭בִיב (on every side) בִּֽעֲתֻ֣הוּ (frighten him) בַלָּה֑וֹת (Terrors) וֶהֱפִיצֻ֥הוּ (and harass) לְרַגְלָֽיו׃ (his every step).
KJV (18:11)
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.
Inspired Version (18:12)
His strength shall be hunger-bitten, and destruction shall be ready at his side.
Hebrew (18:12)
KJV (18:12)
His strength shall be hunger-bitten, and destruction shall be ready at his side.
Inspired Version (18:13)
It shall devour the strength of his skin; even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength.
Hebrew (18:13)
KJV (18:13)
It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength.
Inspired Version (18:14)
His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.
Hebrew (18:14)
יִנָּתֵ֣ק (He is torn) מֵ֭אָהֳלוֹ (of his tent) מִבְטַח֑וֹ (from the shelter) וְ֝תַצְעִדֵ֗הוּ (and is marched off) לְמֶ֣לֶךְ (to the king) בַּלָּהֽוֹת׃ (of terrors).
KJV (18:14)
His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.
Inspired Version (18:15)
It shall dwell in his tabernacle because it is none of his; brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Hebrew (18:15)
תִּשְׁכּ֣וֹן (resides) בְּ֭אָהֳלוֹ (in his tent); מִבְּלִי־ (Fire) ל֑וֹ () יְזֹרֶ֖ה (rains down) עַל־ (on) נָוֵ֣הוּ (his dwelling). גָפְרִֽית׃ (burning sulfur)
KJV (18:15)
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Inspired Version (18:16)
His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.
Hebrew (18:16)
מִ֭תַּחַת (beneath him) שָֽׁרָשָׁ֣יו (The roots) יִבָ֑שׁוּ (dry up), וּ֝מִמַּ֗עַל (above him) יִמַּ֥ל (wither away). קְצִירֽוֹ׃ (and the branches)
KJV (18:16)
His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.
Inspired Version (18:17)
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.
Hebrew (18:17)
KJV (18:17)
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.
Inspired Version (18:18)
He shall be driven from light into darkness and chased out of the world.
Hebrew (18:18)
יֶ֭הְדְּפֻהוּ (He is driven) מֵא֣וֹר (from light) אֶל־ (into) חֹ֑שֶׁךְ (darkness) וּֽמִתֵּבֵ֥ל (from the inhabited world). יְנִדֻּֽהוּ׃ (and is chased)
KJV (18:18)
He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.
Inspired Version (18:19)
He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people nor any remaining in his dwellings.
Hebrew (18:19)
לֹ֘א (He has no) נִ֤ין (offspring) ל֣וֹ () וְלֹא־ (-) נֶ֣כֶד (or posterity) בְּעַמּ֑וֹ (among his people), וְאֵ֥ין (no) שָׂ֝רִ֗יד (survivor) בִּמְגוּרָֽיו׃ (where he once lived).
KJV (18:19)
He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.
Inspired Version (18:20)
They that come after him shall be astonished at his day as they that went before were affrighted.
Hebrew (18:20)
עַל־ (at) י֭וֹמוֹ (his fate), נָשַׁ֣מּוּ (are appalled) אַחֲרֹנִ֑ים (Those in the west) וְ֝קַדְמֹנִ֗ים (while those in the east) אָ֣חֲזוּ (. . .) שָֽׂעַר׃ (tremble in horror).
KJV (18:20)
They that come after him shall be astonished at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.
Inspired Version (18:21)
Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.
Hebrew (18:21)
KJV (18:21)
Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.
Inspired Version (19:1)
Then Job answered and said,
Hebrew (19:1)
KJV (19:1)
Then Job answered and said,
Inspired Version (19:2)
How long will ye vex my soul and break me in pieces with words?
Hebrew (19:2)
עַד־ (How long) אָ֭נָה (. . .) תּוֹגְי֣וּן (will you torment) נַפְשִׁ֑י (me) וּֽתְדַכְּאוּנַ֥נִי (and crush me) בְמִלִּֽים׃ (with [your] words)?
KJV (19:2)
How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?
Inspired Version (19:3)
These ten times have ye reproached me; ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.
Hebrew (19:3)
זֶ֤ה (now) עֶ֣שֶׂר (Ten) פְּ֭עָמִים (times) תַּכְלִימ֑וּנִי (you have reproached me); לֹֽא־ (vvv) תֵ֝בֹ֗שׁוּ (you shamelessly) תַּהְכְּרוּ־ (mistreat) לִֽי׃ (me).
KJV (19:3)
These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.
Inspired Version (19:4)
And be it, indeed, that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself.
Hebrew (19:4)
וְאַף־ (Even if) אָמְנָ֥ם (vvv) שָׁגִ֑יתִי (I have truly gone astray), אִ֝תִּ֗י (alone). תָּלִ֥ין (concerns me) מְשׁוּגָתִֽי׃ (my error)
KJV (19:4)
And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself.
Inspired Version (19:5)
If, indeed, ye will magnify yourselves against me and plead against me my reproach,
Hebrew (19:5)
אִם־ (If) אָ֭מְנָם (indeed) עָלַ֣י (above me) תַּגְדִּ֑ילוּ (you would exalt [yourselves]) וְתוֹכִ֥יחוּ (. . .) עָ֝לַ֗י (against me), חֶרְפָּתִּֽי׃ (and use my disgrace)
KJV (19:5)
If indeed ye will magnify yourselves against me, and plead against me my reproach:
Inspired Version (19:6)
Know now that God hath overthrown me and hath compassed me with his net.
Hebrew (19:6)
דְּֽעוּ־ (understand) אֵ֭פוֹ (then) כִּי־ (that) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (it is God) עִוְּתָ֑נִי (who has wronged me) וּ֝מְצוּד֗וֹ (and drawn His net) עָלַ֥י (me). הִקִּֽיף׃ (around)
KJV (19:6)
Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.
Inspired Version (19:7)
Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard; I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.
Hebrew (19:7)
הֵ֤ן (Though) אֶצְעַ֣ק (I cry out), חָ֭מָס (Violence)! וְלֹ֣א (I get no) אֵעָנֶ֑ה (response); אֲ֝שַׁוַּ֗ע (though I call for help), וְאֵ֣ין (there is no) מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (justice).
KJV (19:7)
Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.
Inspired Version (19:8)
He hath fenced up my way, that I cannot pass; and he hath set darkness in my paths.
Hebrew (19:8)
KJV (19:8)
He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths.
Inspired Version (19:9)
He hath stripped me of my glory and taken the crown from my head.
Hebrew (19:9)
כְּ֭בוֹדִי (of my honor) מֵעָלַ֣י (. . .) הִפְשִׁ֑יט (He has stripped me) וַ֝יָּ֗סַר (and removed) עֲטֶ֣רֶת (the crown) רֹאשִֽׁי׃ (from my head).
KJV (19:9)
He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.
Inspired Version (19:10)
He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone; and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.
Hebrew (19:10)
יִתְּצֵ֣נִי (He tears me down) סָ֭בִיב (on every side) וָאֵלַ֑ךְ (until I am gone); וַיַּסַּ֥ע (He uproots) כָּ֝עֵ֗ץ (like a tree). תִּקְוָתִֽי׃ (my hope)
KJV (19:10)
He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.
Inspired Version (19:11)
He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.
Hebrew (19:11)
וַיַּ֣חַר (burns) עָלַ֣י (against me), אַפּ֑וֹ (His anger) וַיַּחְשְׁבֵ֖נִי (and He counts me) ל֣וֹ () כְצָרָֽיו׃ (among His enemies).
KJV (19:11)
He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.
Inspired Version (19:12)
His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round about my tabernacle.
Hebrew (19:12)
יַ֤חַד׀ (together); יָ֘בֹ֤אוּ (advance) גְדוּדָ֗יו (His troops) וַיָּסֹ֣לּוּ (they construct) עָלַ֣י (against me) דַּרְכָּ֑ם (a ramp) וַיַּחֲנ֖וּ (and encamp) סָבִ֣יב (around) לְאָהֳלִֽי׃ (my tent).
KJV (19:12)
His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round about my tabernacle.
Inspired Version (19:13)
He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.
Hebrew (19:13)
אַ֭חַי (my brothers) מֵעָלַ֣י (from me); הִרְחִ֑יק (He has removed) וְ֝יֹדְעַ֗י (my acquaintances) אַךְ־ (. . .) זָ֥רוּ (have abandoned) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (me).
KJV (19:13)
He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.
Inspired Version (19:14)
My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.
Hebrew (19:14)
חָדְל֥וּ (have failed me), קְרוֹבָ֑י (My kinsmen) וּֽמְיֻדָּעַ֥י (and my friends) שְׁכֵחֽוּנִי׃ (have forgotten me).
KJV (19:14)
My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.
Inspired Version (19:15)
They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger; I am an alien in their sight.
Hebrew (19:15)
גָּ֘רֵ֤י () בֵיתִ֣י (My guests) וְ֭אַמְהֹתַי (and maidservants) לְזָ֣ר (as a stranger); תַּחְשְׁבֻ֑נִי (count me) נָ֝כְרִ֗י (a foreigner) הָיִ֥יתִי (I am) בְעֵינֵיהֶֽם׃ (in their sight).
KJV (19:15)
They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an alien in their sight.
Inspired Version (19:16)
I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I entreated him with my mouth.
Hebrew (19:16)
לְעַבְדִּ֣י (for my servant), קָ֭רָאתִי (I call) וְלֹ֣א (but he does not) יַעֲנֶ֑ה (answer), בְּמוֹ־ (with) פִ֝֗י (my own mouth). אֶתְחַנֶּן־ (though I implore) לֽוֹ׃ (him)
KJV (19:16)
I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I entreated him with my mouth.
Inspired Version (19:17)
My breath is strange to my wife, though I entreated for the children's sake of mine own body.
Hebrew (19:17)
ר֭וּחִֽי (My breath) זָ֣רָה (is repulsive) לְאִשְׁתִּ֑י (to my wife), וְ֝חַנֹּתִ֗י (and I am loathsome) לִבְנֵ֥י (to my own family) בִטְנִֽי׃ (. . .).
KJV (19:17)
My breath is strange to my wife, though I entreated for the children's sake of mine own body.
Inspired Version (19:18)
Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.
Hebrew (19:18)
גַּם־ (Even) עֲ֭וִילִים (little boys) מָ֣אֲסוּ (scorn) בִ֑י (me); אָ֝ק֗וּמָה (when I appear), וַיְדַבְּרוּ־ (they deride) בִֽי׃ (me).
KJV (19:18)
Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.
Inspired Version (19:19)
All my inward friends abhorred me; and they whom I loved are turned against me.
Hebrew (19:19)
תִּֽ֭עֲבוּנִי (despise me), כָּל־ (All) מְתֵ֣י (my best friends) סוֹדִ֑י (. . .) וְזֶֽה־ (and those) אָ֝הַ֗בְתִּי (I love) נֶהְפְּכוּ־ (have turned) בִֽי׃ (against me).
KJV (19:19)
All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.
Inspired Version (19:20)
My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.
Hebrew (19:20)
בְּעוֹרִ֣י (My skin) וּ֭בִבְשָׂרִי (and flesh) דָּבְקָ֣ה (cling) עַצְמִ֑י (to my bones); וָ֝אֶתְמַלְּטָ֗ה (I have escaped) בְּע֣וֹר (by the skin) שִׁנָּֽי׃ (of my teeth).
KJV (19:20)
My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.
Inspired Version (19:21)
Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye, my friends, for the hand of God hath touched me.
Hebrew (19:21)
KJV (19:21)
Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.
Inspired Version (19:22)
Why do ye persecute me as God and are not satisfied with my flesh?
Hebrew (19:22)
לָ֭מָּה (Why) תִּרְדְּפֻ֣נִי (do you persecute me) כְמוֹ־ (as) אֵ֑ל (God does)? וּ֝מִבְּשָׂרִ֗י (of my flesh)? לֹ֣א (Will you never) תִשְׂבָּֽעוּ׃ (get enough)
KJV (19:22)
Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh?
Inspired Version (19:23)
Oh, that my words were now written! Oh, that they were printed in a book!
Hebrew (19:23)
מִֽי־ (I wish) יִתֵּ֣ן (. . .) אֵ֭פוֹ (. . .) וְיִכָּתְב֣וּן (were recorded) מִלָּ֑י (that my words) מִֽי־ (. . .) יִתֵּ֖ן (. . .) בַּסֵּ֣פֶר (in a book), וְיֻחָֽקוּ׃ (and inscribed)
KJV (19:23)
Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!
Inspired Version (19:24)
That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!
Hebrew (19:24)
בְּעֵט־ (stylus) בַּרְזֶ֥ל (by an iron) וְעֹפָ֑רֶת (on lead), לָ֝עַ֗ד (forever). בַּצּ֥וּר (in stone) יֵחָצְבֽוּן׃ (or chiseled)
KJV (19:24)
That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!
Inspired Version (19:25)
For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth;
Hebrew (19:25)
וַאֲנִ֣י (But I) יָ֭דַעְתִּי (know) גֹּ֣אֲלִי (that my Redeemer) חָ֑י (lives), וְ֝אַחֲר֗וֹן (and in the end) עַל־ (upon) עָפָ֥ר (the earth). יָקֽוּם׃ (He will stand)
KJV (19:25)
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
Inspired Version (19:26)
And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God,
Hebrew (19:26)
וְאַחַ֣ר (Even after) ע֭וֹרִֽי (my skin) נִקְּפוּ־ (has been destroyed), זֹ֑את (. . .) וּ֝מִבְּשָׂרִ֗י (yet in my flesh) אֶֽחֱזֶ֥ה (I will see) אֱלֽוֹהַּ׃ (God).
KJV (19:26)
And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
Inspired Version (19:27)
Whom I shall see for myself; and mine eyes shall behold, and not another, though my reins be consumed within me.
Hebrew (19:27)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (Him) אֲנִ֨י׀ (I) אֶֽחֱזֶה־ (will see) לִּ֗י (for myself); וְעֵינַ֣י (my eyes) רָא֣וּ (will behold Him), וְלֹא־ (and not) זָ֑ר (as a stranger). כָּל֖וּ (yearns) כִלְיֹתַ֣י (How my heart) בְּחֵקִֽי׃ (within me)!
KJV (19:27)
Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
Inspired Version (19:28)
But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?
Hebrew (19:28)
כִּ֣י (If) תֹ֭אמְרוּ (you say), מַה־ ([Let us]) נִּרְדָּף־ (persecute) ל֑וֹ (him), וְשֹׁ֥רֶשׁ (since the root) דָּ֝בָ֗ר (of the matter) נִמְצָא־ (lies) בִֽי׃ (with him),
KJV (19:28)
But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?
Inspired Version (19:29)
Be ye afraid of the sword; for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.
Hebrew (19:29)
גּ֤וּרוּ ([then] you should fear) לָכֶ֨ם׀ (yourselves), מִפְּנֵי־ (. . .) חֶ֗רֶב (the sword) כִּֽי־ (because) חֵ֭מָה (wrath) עֲוֺנ֣וֹת (brings punishment) חָ֑רֶב (by the sword), לְמַ֖עַן (so that) תֵּדְע֣וּן (you may know) שַׁדִּין׃ס ([there is] a judgment).
KJV (19:29)
Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.
Inspired Version (20:1)
Then answered Zophar, the Naamathite, and said,
Hebrew (20:1)
KJV (20:1)
Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
Inspired Version (20:2)
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
Hebrew (20:2)
לָ֭כֵן (So) שְׂעִפַּ֣י (my anxious thoughts) יְשִׁיב֑וּנִי (compel me to answer), וּ֝בַעֲב֗וּר (because) ח֣וּשִׁי (of the turmoil) בִֽי׃ (within me).
KJV (20:2)
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
Inspired Version (20:3)
I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
Hebrew (20:3)
מוּסַ֣ר (a rebuke) כְּלִמָּתִ֣י (that insults me), אֶשְׁמָ֑ע (I have heard) וְ֝ר֗וּחַ (. . .) מִֽבִּינָתִ֥י (and my understanding) יַעֲנֵֽנִי׃ (prompts a reply).
KJV (20:3)
I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
Inspired Version (20:4)
Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,
Hebrew (20:4)
KJV (20:4)
Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,
Inspired Version (20:5)
That the triumphing of the wicked is short and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
Hebrew (20:5)
כִּ֤י (-) רִנְנַ֣ת (the triumph) רְ֭שָׁעִים (of the wicked) מִקָּר֑וֹב (has been brief) וְשִׂמְחַ֖ת (and the joy) חָנֵ֣ף (of the godless) עֲדֵי־ (vvv) רָֽגַע׃ (momentary)?
KJV (20:5)
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
Inspired Version (20:6)
Though his excellency mount up to the heavens and his head reach unto the clouds,
Hebrew (20:6)
אִם־ (Though) יַעֲלֶ֣ה (reaches) לַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (the heavens), שִׂיא֑וֹ (his arrogance) וְ֝רֹאשׁ֗וֹ (and his head) לָעָ֥ב (the clouds), יַגִּֽיעַ׃ (touches)
KJV (20:6)
Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;
Inspired Version (20:7)
Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung. They which have seen him shall say, Where is he?
Hebrew (20:7)
KJV (20:7)
Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall say, Where is he?
Inspired Version (20:8)
He shall fly away as a dream and shall not be found; yea, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night;
Hebrew (20:8)
כַּחֲל֣וֹם (like a dream), יָ֭עוּף (He will fly away) וְלֹ֣א (never) יִמְצָא֑וּהוּ (to be found); וְ֝יֻדַּ֗ד (he will be chased away) כְּחֶזְי֥וֹן (like a vision) לָֽיְלָה׃ (in the night).
KJV (20:8)
He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yea, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night.
Inspired Version (20:9)
The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place any more behold him.
Hebrew (20:9)
עַ֣יִן (The eye) שְׁ֭זָפַתּוּ ([that] saw him) וְלֹ֣א (will see him no) תוֹסִ֑יף (more), וְלֹא־ (will no) ע֝֗וֹד (longer) תְּשׁוּרֶ֥נּוּ (behold him). מְקוֹמֽוֹ׃ (and his place)
KJV (20:9)
The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place any more behold him.
Inspired Version (20:10)
His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.
Hebrew (20:10)
בָּ֭נָיו (His sons) יְרַצּ֣וּ (will seek the favor) דַלִּ֑ים (of the poor), וְ֝יָדָ֗יו (for his own hands) תָּשֵׁ֥בְנָה (must return) אוֹנֽוֹ׃ (his wealth).
KJV (20:10)
His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.
Inspired Version (20:11)
His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.
Hebrew (20:11)
עַ֭צְמוֹתָיו (his bones) מָלְא֣וּ (that fills) עֲלוּמוֹ (The youthful vigor) וְ֝עִמּ֗וֹ (with him) עַל־ (in) עָפָ֥ר (the dust). תִּשְׁכָּֽב׃ (will lie down)
KJV (20:11)
His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.
Inspired Version (20:12)
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue,
Hebrew (20:12)
אִם־ (Though) תַּמְתִּ֣יק (is sweet) בְּפִ֣יו (in his mouth) רָעָ֑ה (evil) יַ֝כְחִידֶ֗נָּה (and he conceals) תַּ֣חַת (it under) לְשׁוֹנֽוֹ׃ (his tongue),
KJV (20:12)
Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;
Inspired Version (20:13)
Though he spare it and forsake it not, but keep it still within his mouth,
Hebrew (20:13)
יַחְמֹ֣ל (though he cannot bear) עָ֭לֶיהָ (. . .) וְלֹ֣א (. . .) יַֽעַזְבֶ֑נָּה (to let it go) וְ֝יִמְנָעֶ֗נָּה (and keeps) בְּת֣וֹךְ (it in) חִכּֽוֹ׃ (his mouth),
KJV (20:13)
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
Inspired Version (20:14)
Yet his meat in his bowels is turned; it is the gall of asps within him.
Hebrew (20:14)
לַ֭חְמוֹ (his food) בְּמֵעָ֣יו (yet in his stomach) נֶהְפָּ֑ךְ (sours) מְרוֹרַ֖ת (into the venom) פְּתָנִ֣ים (of cobras) בְּקִרְבּֽוֹ׃ (within him).
KJV (20:14)
Yet his meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him.
Inspired Version (20:15)
He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again; God shall cast them out of his belly.
Hebrew (20:15)
חַ֣יִל (wealth) בָּ֭לַע (He swallows) וַיְקִאֶ֑נּוּ (but vomits it out); מִ֝בִּטְנ֗וֹ (from his stomach). יוֹרִשֶׁ֥נּוּ (will force it) אֵֽל׃ (God)
KJV (20:15)
He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly.
Inspired Version (20:16)
He shall suck the poison of asps; the viper's tongue shall slay him.
Hebrew (20:16)
רֹאשׁ־ (the poison) פְּתָנִ֥ים (of cobras); יִינָ֑ק (He will suck) תַּֽ֝הַרְגֵ֗הוּ (will kill him). לְשׁ֣וֹן (the fangs) אֶפְעֶֽה׃ (of a viper)
KJV (20:16)
He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.
Inspired Version (20:17)
He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.
Hebrew (20:17)
אַל־ (He will not) יֵ֥רֶא (enjoy) בִפְלַגּ֑וֹת (the streams), נַהֲרֵ֥י (the rivers) נַ֝חֲלֵ֗י (flowing with) דְּבַ֣שׁ (honey) וְחֶמְאָֽה׃ (and cream).
KJV (20:17)
He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.
Inspired Version (20:18)
That which he labored for shall he restore and shall not swallow it down; according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.
Hebrew (20:18)
KJV (20:18)
That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.
Inspired Version (20:19)
Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor, because he hath violently taken away a house which he builded not,
Hebrew (20:19)
KJV (20:19)
Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away a house which he builded not;
Inspired Version (20:20)
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly; he shall not save of that which he desired.
Hebrew (20:20)
כִּ֤י׀ (Because) לֹא־ (is never) יָדַ֣ע (satisfied) שָׁלֵ֣ו (. . .), בְּבִטְנ֑וֹ (his appetite) בַּ֝חֲמוּד֗וֹ (with his treasure). לֹ֣א (he cannot) יְמַלֵּֽט׃ (escape)
KJV (20:20)
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
Inspired Version (20:21)
There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.
Hebrew (20:21)
KJV (20:21)
There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.
Inspired Version (20:22)
In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits; every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.
Hebrew (20:22)
בִּמְלֹ֣אות (In the midst) שִׂ֭פְקוֹ (of his plenty), יֵ֣צֶר (he will be distressed) ל֑וֹ (); כָּל־ (the full) יַ֖ד (force) עָמֵ֣ל (of misery) תְּבוֹאֶֽנּוּ׃ (will come upon him).
KJV (20:22)
In the fullness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.
Inspired Version (20:23)
When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.
Hebrew (20:23)
יְהִ֤י׀ (When he) לְמַלֵּ֬א (has filled) בִטְנ֗וֹ (his stomach), יְֽשַׁלַּח־ (God will vent) בּ֭וֹ (upon him), חֲר֣וֹן (His fury) אַפּ֑וֹ (. . .) וְיַמְטֵ֥ר (raining it down) עָ֝לֵ֗ימוֹ (on him) בִּלְחוּמֽוֹ׃ (as he eats).
KJV (20:23)
When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.
Inspired Version (20:24)
He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.
Hebrew (20:24)
יִ֭בְרַח (Though he flees) מִנֵּ֣שֶׁק (weapon), בַּרְזֶ֑ל (from an iron) תַּ֝חְלְפֵ֗הוּ (will pierce him). קֶ֣שֶׁת (arrow) נְחוּשָֽׁה׃ (a bronze-tipped)
KJV (20:24)
He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.
Inspired Version (20:25)
It is drawn and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall; terrors are upon him.
Hebrew (20:25)
שָׁלַף֮ (It is drawn) וַיֵּצֵ֪א (out of) מִגֵּ֫וָ֥ה (his back), וּ֭בָרָק (the gleaming point) מִֽמְּרֹרָת֥וֹ (from his liver). יַהֲלֹ֗ךְ (come) עָלָ֥יו (over him). אֵמִֽים׃ (Terrors)
KJV (20:25)
It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.
Inspired Version (20:26)
All darkness shall be hid in his secret places; a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.
Hebrew (20:26)
כָּל־ (Total) חֹשֶׁךְ֮ (darkness) טָמ֪וּן (is reserved) לִצְפּ֫וּנָ֥יו (for his treasures). תְּ֭אָכְלֵהוּ (will consume him) אֵ֣שׁ (A fire) לֹֽא־ (unfanned) נֻפָּ֑ח (. . .) יֵ֖רַע (. . .) שָׂרִ֣יד (and devour what is left) בְּאָהֳלֽוֹ׃ (in his tent).
KJV (20:26)
All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.
Inspired Version (20:27)
The heaven shall reveal his iniquity, and the earth shall rise up against him.
Hebrew (20:27)
יְגַלּ֣וּ (will expose) שָׁמַ֣יִם (The heavens) עֲוֺנ֑וֹ (his iniquity), וְ֝אֶ֗רֶץ (and the earth) מִתְקוֹמָ֘מָ֥ה (will rise up) לֽוֹ׃ (against him).
KJV (20:27)
The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.
Inspired Version (20:28)
The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
Hebrew (20:28)
KJV (20:28)
The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
Inspired Version (20:29)
This is the portion of a wicked man from God and the heritage appointed unto him by God.
Hebrew (20:29)
זֶ֤ה׀ (This) חֵֽלֶק־ (portion) אָדָ֣ם (man’s) רָ֭שָׁע (is the wicked) מֵאֱלֹהִ֑ים (from God), וְנַחֲלַ֖ת (the inheritance) אִמְר֣וֹ (has appointed him). מֵאֵֽל׃פ (God)
KJV (20:29)
This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.
Inspired Version (21:1)
But Job answered and said,
Hebrew (21:1)
KJV (21:1)
But Job answered and said,
Inspired Version (21:2)
Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
Hebrew (21:2)
KJV (21:2)
Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
Inspired Version (21:3)
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
Hebrew (21:3)
שָׂ֭אוּנִי (Bear with me) וְאָנֹכִ֣י (while I) אֲדַבֵּ֑ר (speak); וְאַחַ֖ר (then, after) דַּבְּרִ֣י (I have spoken), תַלְעִֽיג׃ (you may go on mocking).
KJV (21:3)
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
Inspired Version (21:4)
As for me, is my complaint to man? And if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?
Hebrew (21:4)
הֶ֭אָנֹכִי (Is my) לְאָדָ֣ם (against a man)? שִׂיחִ֑י (complaint) וְאִם־ (. . .) מַ֝דּ֗וּעַ (Then why) לֹא־ (should I not) תִקְצַ֥ר (be impatient)? רוּחִֽי׃ (. . .)
KJV (21:4)
As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?
Inspired Version (21:5)
Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
Hebrew (21:5)
פְּנוּ־ (Look) אֵלַ֥י (at me) וְהָשַׁ֑מּוּ (and be appalled); וְשִׂ֖ימוּ (put) יָ֣ד (your hand) עַל־ (over) פֶּֽה׃ (your mouth).
KJV (21:5)
Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
Inspired Version (21:6)
Even when I remember, I am afraid; and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
Hebrew (21:6)
וְאִם־ (When) זָכַ֥רְתִּי (I remember), וְנִבְהָ֑לְתִּי (terror) וְאָחַ֥ז (takes hold), בְּ֝שָׂרִ֗י (and my body) פַּלָּצֽוּת׃ (trembles in horror).
KJV (21:6)
Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
Inspired Version (21:7)
Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Hebrew (21:7)
KJV (21:7)
Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Inspired Version (21:8)
Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
Hebrew (21:8)
זַרְעָ֤ם (Their descendants) נָכ֣וֹן (are established) לִפְנֵיהֶ֣ם (. . .), עִמָּ֑ם (around them) וְ֝צֶאֱצָאֵיהֶ֗ם (and their offspring) לְעֵינֵיהֶֽם׃ (before their eyes).
KJV (21:8)
Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
Inspired Version (21:9)
Their houses are safe from fear; neither is the rod of God upon them.
Hebrew (21:9)
בָּתֵּיהֶ֣ם (Their homes) שָׁל֣וֹם (are safe) מִפָּ֑חַד (from fear); וְלֹ֤א (no) שֵׁ֖בֶט (rod of punishment) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (from God) עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ ([is] upon them).
KJV (21:9)
Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.
Inspired Version (21:10)
Their bull gendereth and faileth not; their cow calveth and casteth not her calf.
Hebrew (21:10)
שׁוֹר֣וֹ (Their bulls) עִ֭בַּר (breed) וְלֹ֣א (without) יַגְעִ֑ל (fail); תְּפַלֵּ֥ט (bear calves) פָּ֝רָת֗וֹ (their cows) וְלֹ֣א (and do not) תְשַׁכֵּֽל׃ (miscarry).
KJV (21:10)
Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.
Inspired Version (21:11)
They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
Hebrew (21:11)
יְשַׁלְּח֣וּ (They send forth) כַ֭צֹּאן (like a flock); עֲוִילֵיהֶ֑ם (their little ones) וְ֝יַלְדֵיהֶ֗ם (their children) יְרַקֵּדֽוּן׃ (skip about),
KJV (21:11)
They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
Inspired Version (21:12)
They take the timbrel and harp and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
Hebrew (21:12)
יִ֭שְׂאוּ (singing) כְּתֹ֣ף (to the tambourine) וְכִנּ֑וֹר (and lyre) וְ֝יִשְׂמְח֗וּ (and making merry) לְק֣וֹל (at the sound) עוּגָֽב׃ (of the flute).
KJV (21:12)
They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
Inspired Version (21:13)
They spend their days in wealth and in a moment go down to the grave.
Hebrew (21:13)
יְבַלּוּ (They spend) בַטּ֣וֹב (in prosperity) יְמֵיהֶ֑ם (their days) וּ֝בְרֶ֗גַע (in peace). שְׁא֣וֹל (to Sheol) יֵחָֽתּוּ׃ (and go down)
KJV (21:13)
They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
Inspired Version (21:14)
Therefore, they say unto God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
Hebrew (21:14)
וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (Yet they say) לָ֭אֵל (to God): ס֣וּר (Leave us alone) מִמֶּ֑נּוּ (. . .)! וְדַ֥עַת (to know) דְּ֝רָכֶ֗יךָ (Your ways). לֹ֣א (For we have no) חָפָֽצְנוּ׃ (desire)
KJV (21:14)
Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
Inspired Version (21:15)
What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? And what profit should we have if we pray unto him?
Hebrew (21:15)
מַה־ (Who) שַׁדַּ֥י (is the Almighty), כִּֽי־ (that) נַֽעַבְדֶ֑נּוּ (we should serve Him), וּמַה־ (and what) נּ֝וֹעִ֗יל (would we gain) כִּ֣י (if) נִפְגַּע־ (we pray) בּֽוֹ׃ (to Him)?
KJV (21:15)
What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
Inspired Version (21:16)
Lo, their good is not in their hand; the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Hebrew (21:16)
KJV (21:16)
Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Inspired Version (21:17)
How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! And how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
Hebrew (21:17)
כַּמָּ֤ה׀ (How often) נֵר־ (is the lamp) רְשָׁ֘עִ֤ים (of the wicked) יִדְעָ֗ךְ (put out)? וְיָבֹ֣א (come) עָלֵ֣ימוֹ (upon them)? אֵידָ֑ם (Does disaster) חֲ֝בָלִ֗ים (destruction)? יְחַלֵּ֥ק (apportion) בְּאַפּֽוֹ׃ (Does [God,] in His anger),
KJV (21:17)
How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
Inspired Version (21:18)
They are as stubble before the wind and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
Hebrew (21:18)
KJV (21:18)
They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
Inspired Version (21:19)
God layeth up his iniquity for his children; he rewardeth him, and he shall know it.
Hebrew (21:19)
KJV (21:19)
God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it.
Inspired Version (21:20)
His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
Hebrew (21:20)
יִרְא֣וּ (see) עֵינוֹ (Let his eyes) כִּיד֑וֹ (his own destruction); וּמֵחֲמַ֖ת (the wrath) שַׁדַּ֣י (of the Almighty). יִשְׁתֶּֽה׃ (let him drink [for himself])
KJV (21:20)
His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
Inspired Version (21:21)
For what pleasure hath he in his house after him when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?
Hebrew (21:21)
כִּ֤י (For) מַה־ (what) חֶפְצ֣וֹ (does he care) בְּבֵית֣וֹ (about his household) אַחֲרָ֑יו (after him), וּמִסְפַּ֖ר (when the number) חֳדָשָׁ֣יו (of his months) חֻצָּֽצוּ׃ (has run out)?
KJV (21:21)
For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?
Inspired Version (21:22)
Shall any teach God knowledge, seeing he judgeth those that are high?
Hebrew (21:22)
KJV (21:22)
Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
Inspired Version (21:23)
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
Hebrew (21:23)
זֶ֗ה (One man) יָ֭מוּת (dies) בְּעֶ֣צֶם (full of vigor) תֻּמּ֑וֹ (. . .), כֻּ֝לּ֗וֹ (completely) שַׁלְאֲנַ֥ן (secure) וְשָׁלֵֽיו׃ (and at ease).
KJV (21:23)
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
Inspired Version (21:24)
His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.
Hebrew (21:24)
עֲ֭טִינָיו (His body) מָלְא֣וּ (is well nourished) חָלָ֑ב (. . .), וּמֹ֖חַ (with marrow). עַצְמוֹתָ֣יו (and his bones) יְשֻׁקֶּֽה׃ ([are] rich)
KJV (21:24)
His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.
Inspired Version (21:25)
And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul and never eateth with pleasure.
Hebrew (21:25)
וְזֶ֗ה (Yet another man) יָ֭מוּת (dies) בְּנֶ֣פֶשׁ (of his soul), מָרָ֑ה (in the bitterness) וְלֹֽא־ (having never) אָ֝כַ֗ל (tasted) בַּטּוֹבָֽה׃ (prosperity).
KJV (21:25)
And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure.
Inspired Version (21:26)
They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.
Hebrew (21:26)
יַ֭חַד (But together) עַל־ (in) עָפָ֣ר (the dust), יִשְׁכָּ֑בוּ (they lie down) וְ֝רִמָּ֗ה (and worms) תְּכַסֶּ֥ה (cover them) עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ ([both]).
KJV (21:26)
They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.
Inspired Version (21:27)
Behold, I know your thoughts and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me.
Hebrew (21:27)
הֵ֣ן (Behold), יָ֭דַעְתִּי (I know) מַחְשְׁבֽוֹתֵיכֶ֑ם (your thoughts full well), וּ֝מְזִמּ֗וֹת (the schemes by which) עָלַ֥י (me). תַּחְמֹֽסוּ׃ (you would wrong)
KJV (21:27)
Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me.
Inspired Version (21:28)
For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? And where are the dwelling places of the wicked?
Hebrew (21:28)
כִּ֤י (For) תֹֽאמְר֗וּ (you say), אַיֵּ֥ה (Where) בֵית־ (house), נָדִ֑יב (now is the nobleman’s) וְ֝אַיֵּ֗ה (and where) אֹ֤הֶל׀ (are the tents) מִשְׁכְּנ֬וֹת (dwell)? רְשָׁעִֽים׃ (in which the wicked)
KJV (21:28)
For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked?
Inspired Version (21:29)
Have ye not asked them that go by the way? And do ye not know their tokens,
Hebrew (21:29)
הֲלֹ֣א (Have you never) שְׁ֭אֶלְתֶּם (asked) ע֣וֹבְרֵי (those who travel) דָ֑רֶךְ (the roads)? וְ֝אֹתֹתָ֗ם (their reports)? לֹ֣א (Do you not) תְנַכֵּֽרוּ׃ (accept)
KJV (21:29)
Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens,
Inspired Version (21:30)
That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? They shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
Hebrew (21:30)
כִּ֤י (Indeed), לְי֣וֹם (from the day) אֵ֭יד (of calamity), יֵחָ֣שֶׂךְ (man is spared) רָ֑ע (the evil) לְי֖וֹם (from the day) עֲבָר֣וֹת (of wrath). יוּבָֽלוּ׃ (delivered)
KJV (21:30)
That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
Inspired Version (21:31)
Who shall declare his way to his face? And who shall repay him what he hath done?
Hebrew (21:31)
מִֽי־ (Who) יַגִּ֣יד (denounces) עַל־ (to) פָּנָ֣יו (his face)? דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (his behavior) וְהֽוּא־ (for what he) עָ֝שָׂ֗ה (has done)? מִ֣י (Who) יְשַׁלֶּם־ (repays) לֽוֹ׃ (him)
KJV (21:31)
Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?
Inspired Version (21:32)
Yet shall he be brought to the grave and shall remain in the tomb.
Hebrew (21:32)
וְ֭הוּא (He) לִקְבָר֣וֹת (to the grave), יוּבָ֑ל (is carried) וְֽעַל־ (over) גָּדִ֥ישׁ (his tomb). יִשְׁקֽוֹד׃ (and watch is kept)
KJV (21:32)
Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.
Inspired Version (21:33)
The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.
Hebrew (21:33)
מָֽתְקוּ־ (are sweet) ל֗וֹ (to him); רִגְבֵ֫י (The clods) נָ֥חַל (of the valley) וְ֭אַחֲרָיו (behind him), כָּל־ (everyone) אָדָ֣ם (. . .) יִמְשׁ֑וֹךְ (follows) וּ֝לְפָנָ֗יו (and those before him) אֵ֣ין (are without) מִסְפָּֽר׃ (number).
KJV (21:33)
The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.
Inspired Version (21:34)
How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood.
Hebrew (21:34)
וְ֭אֵיךְ (So how) תְּנַחֲמ֣וּנִי (can you comfort me) הָ֑בֶל (with empty words)? וּ֝תְשֽׁוּבֹתֵיכֶ֗ם (For your answers) נִשְׁאַר־ (remain) מָֽעַל׃ס ([full of] falsehood).
KJV (21:34)
How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood?
Inspired Version (22:1)
Then Eliphaz, the Temanite, answered and said,
Hebrew (22:1)
KJV (22:1)
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,
Inspired Version (22:2)
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Hebrew (22:2)
KJV (22:2)
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Inspired Version (22:3)
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that thou art righteous? Or is it gain to him that thou makest thy ways perfect?
Hebrew (22:3)
הַחֵ֣פֶץ (Does it delight) לְ֭שַׁדַּי (the Almighty) כִּ֣י (that) תִצְדָּ֑ק (you are righteous)? וְאִם־ (. . .) בֶּ֝֗צַע (Does He profit) כִּֽי־ (if) תַתֵּ֥ם (are blameless)? דְּרָכֶֽיךָ׃ (your ways)
KJV (22:3)
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
Inspired Version (22:4)
Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? Will he enter with thee into judgment?
Hebrew (22:4)
הֲֽ֭מִיִּרְאָ֣תְךָ (Is it for your reverence) יֹכִיחֶ֑ךָ (that He rebukes you) יָב֥וֹא (and enters) עִ֝מְּךָ֗ (against you)? בַּמִּשְׁפָּֽט׃ (into judgment)
KJV (22:4)
Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?
Inspired Version (22:5)
Is not thy wickedness great and thine iniquities infinite?
Hebrew (22:5)
הֲלֹ֣א (Is not) רָעָֽתְךָ֣ (your wickedness) רַבָּ֑ה (great)? וְאֵֽין־ (endless) קֵ֝֗ץ (. . .)? לַעֲוֺנֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (Are not your iniquities)
KJV (22:5)
Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?
Inspired Version (22:6)
For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for naught and stripped the naked of their clothing.
Hebrew (22:6)
כִּֽי־ (For) תַחְבֹּ֣ל (demanded security) אַחֶ֣יךָ (from your brothers) חִנָּ֑ם ({you} needlessly) וּבִגְדֵ֖י (of their clothing). עֲרוּמִּ֣ים (the naked) תַּפְשִֽׁיט׃ (and deprived)
KJV (22:6)
For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing.
Inspired Version (22:7)
Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry.
Hebrew (22:7)
לֹא־ (no) מַ֭יִם (water) עָיֵ֣ף (to the weary) תַּשְׁקֶ֑ה (You gave) וּ֝מֵרָעֵ֗ב (from the famished), תִּֽמְנַֽע־ (and withheld) לָֽחֶם׃ (food)
KJV (22:7)
Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry.
Inspired Version (22:8)
But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honorable man dwelt in it.
Hebrew (22:8)
KJV (22:8)
But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honorable man dwelt in it.
Inspired Version (22:9)
Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
Hebrew (22:9)
אַ֭לְמָנוֹת (You sent widows) שִׁלַּ֣חְתָּ (away) רֵיקָ֑ם (empty-handed), וּזְרֹע֖וֹת (and the strength) יְתֹמִ֣ים (of the fatherless) יְדֻכָּֽא׃ (was crushed).
KJV (22:9)
Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
Inspired Version (22:10)
Therefore, snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee,
Hebrew (22:10)
עַל־ (Therefore) כֵּ֭ן (. . .) סְבִיבוֹתֶ֣יךָ (surround you), פַחִ֑ים (snares) וִֽ֝יבַהֶלְךָ (terrifies you); פַּ֣חַד (peril) פִּתְאֹֽם׃ (and sudden)
KJV (22:10)
Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee;
Inspired Version (22:11)
Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.
Hebrew (22:11)
אוֹ־ (-) חֹ֥שֶׁךְ (it is so dark) לֹֽא־ (you cannot) תִרְאֶ֑ה (see), וְֽשִׁפְעַת־ (and a flood) מַ֥יִם (of water) תְּכַסֶּֽךָּ׃ (covers you).
KJV (22:11)
Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.
Inspired Version (22:12)
Is not God in the height of heaven? And behold the height of the stars--how high they are!
Hebrew (22:12)
KJV (22:12)
Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are!
Inspired Version (22:13)
And thou sayest, How doth God know? Can he judge through the dark cloud?
Hebrew (22:13)
וְֽ֭אָמַרְתָּ (Yet you say): מַה־ (What) יָּ֣דַֽע (know)? אֵ֑ל (does God) הַבְעַ֖ד (through) עֲרָפֶ֣ל (thick darkness)? יִשְׁפּֽוֹט׃ (Does He judge)
KJV (22:13)
And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud?
Inspired Version (22:14)
Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the circuit of heaven.
Hebrew (22:14)
עָבִ֣ים (Thick clouds) סֵֽתֶר־ (veil) ל֭וֹ (Him) וְלֹ֣א (so He does not) יִרְאֶ֑ה (see us) וְח֥וּג (the vault) שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם (of heaven). יִתְהַלָּֽךְ׃ (as He traverses)
KJV (22:14)
Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the circuit of heaven.
Inspired Version (22:15)
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?
Hebrew (22:15)
KJV (22:15)
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?
Inspired Version (22:16)
Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood;
Hebrew (22:16)
KJV (22:16)
Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:
Inspired Version (22:17)
Which said unto God, Depart from us. And what can the Almighty do for them?
Hebrew (22:17)
הָאֹמְרִ֣ים (They said) לָ֭אֵל (to God), ס֣וּר (Depart) מִמֶּ֑נּוּ (from us). וּמַה־ (What) יִּפְעַ֖ל (do) שַׁדַּ֣י (can the Almighty) לָֽמוֹ׃ (to us)?
KJV (22:17)
Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?
Inspired Version (22:18)
Yet he filled their houses with good things; but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Hebrew (22:18)
וְה֤וּא (But it was He) מִלֵּ֣א (who filled) בָתֵּיהֶ֣ם (their houses) ט֑וֹב (with good things); וַעֲצַ֥ת (from the counsel) רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (of the wicked). רָ֣חֲקָה (so I stay far) מֶֽנִּי׃ (. . .)
KJV (22:18)
Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Inspired Version (22:19)
The righteous see it and are glad; and the innocent laugh them to scorn.
Hebrew (22:19)
יִרְא֣וּ (see [it]) צַדִּיקִ֣ים (The righteous) וְיִשְׂמָ֑חוּ (and are glad); וְ֝נָקִ֗י (the innocent) יִלְעַג־ (mock) לָֽמוֹ׃ (them):
KJV (22:19)
The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.
Inspired Version (22:20)
Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.
Hebrew (22:20)
KJV (22:20)
Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.
Inspired Version (22:21)
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace; thereby good shall come unto thee.
Hebrew (22:21)
KJV (22:21)
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
Inspired Version (22:22)
Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.
Hebrew (22:22)
קַח־ (Receive) נָ֣א (. . .) מִפִּ֣יו (from His mouth), תּוֹרָ֑ה (instruction) וְשִׂ֥ים (and lay up) אֲ֝מָרָ֗יו (His words) בִּלְבָבֶֽךָ׃ (in your heart).
KJV (22:22)
Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.
Inspired Version (22:23)
If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up; thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.
Hebrew (22:23)
אִם־ (If) תָּשׁ֣וּב (you return) עַד־ (to) שַׁ֭דַּי (the Almighty), תִּבָּנֶ֑ה (you will be restored). תַּרְחִ֥יק (If you remove) עַ֝וְלָ֗ה (injustice) מֵאָהֳלֶֽךָ׃ (from your tents)
KJV (22:23)
If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.
Inspired Version (22:24)
Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.
Hebrew (22:24)
KJV (22:24)
Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.
Inspired Version (22:25)
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
Hebrew (22:25)
וְהָיָ֣ה (will be) שַׁדַּ֣י (then the Almighty) בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ (your gold) וְכֶ֖סֶף (silver) תּוֹעָפ֣וֹת (and the finest) לָֽךְ׃ (for you).
KJV (22:25)
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defense, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
Inspired Version (22:26)
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty and shalt lift up thy face unto God.
Hebrew (22:26)
כִּי־ (Surely) אָ֭ז (then) עַל־ (in) שַׁדַּ֣י (the Almighty) תִּתְעַנָּ֑ג (you will delight) וְתִשָּׂ֖א (and lift up) אֶל־ (to) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (God). פָּנֶֽיךָ׃ (your face)
KJV (22:26)
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.
Inspired Version (22:27)
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee; and thou shalt pay thy vows.
Hebrew (22:27)
תַּעְתִּ֣יר (You will pray) אֵ֭לָיו (to Him), וְיִשְׁמָעֶ֑ךָּ (and He will hear you), וּנְדָרֶ֥יךָ (your vows). תְשַׁלֵּֽם׃ (and you will fulfill)
KJV (22:27)
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.
Inspired Version (22:28)
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
Hebrew (22:28)
וְֽתִגְזַר־ (Your decisions) א֭וֹמֶר (. . .) וְיָ֣קָם (will be carried out) לָ֑ךְ (), וְעַל־ (on) דְּ֝רָכֶ֗יךָ (your ways). נָ֣גַֽהּ (will shine) אֽוֹר׃ (and light)
KJV (22:28)
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
Inspired Version (22:29)
When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
Hebrew (22:29)
כִּֽי־ (When) הִ֭שְׁפִּילוּ (men are brought low) וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (and you say), גֵּוָ֑ה (Lift them up)! וְשַׁ֖ח (the lowly) עֵינַ֣יִם (. . .). יוֹשִֽׁעַ׃ (then He will save)
KJV (22:29)
When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
Inspired Version (22:30)
He shall deliver the island of the innocent; and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands.
Hebrew (22:30)
יְֽמַלֵּ֥ט (He will deliver [even]) אִֽי־ ([one who is] not) נָקִ֑י (innocent), וְ֝נִמְלַ֗ט (rescuing him) בְּבֹ֣ר (through the cleanness) כַּפֶּֽיךָ׃פ (of your hands).
KJV (22:30)
He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands.
Inspired Version (23:1)
Then Job answered and said,
Hebrew (23:1)
KJV (23:1)
Then Job answered and said,
Inspired Version (23:2)
Even to-day is my complaint bitter; my stroke is heavier than my groaning.
Hebrew (23:2)
KJV (23:2)
Even today is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.
Inspired Version (23:3)
Oh, that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!
Hebrew (23:3)
מִֽי־ (If only) יִתֵּ֣ן (. . .) יָ֭דַעְתִּי (I knew) וְאֶמְצָאֵ֑הוּ (where to find Him), אָ֝ב֗וֹא (so that I could go) עַד־ (to) תְּכוּנָתֽוֹ׃ (His seat).
KJV (23:3)
Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!
Inspired Version (23:4)
I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
Hebrew (23:4)
אֶעֶרְכָ֣ה (I would plead) לְפָנָ֣יו (before Him) מִשְׁפָּ֑ט (my case) וּ֝פִ֗י (and fill my mouth) אֲמַלֵּ֥א (with) תוֹכָחֽוֹת׃ (arguments).
KJV (23:4)
I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
Inspired Version (23:5)
I would know the words which he would answer me and understand what he would say unto me.
Hebrew (23:5)
אֵ֭דְעָה (I would learn) מִלִּ֣ים (how) יַעֲנֵ֑נִי (He would answer), וְ֝אָבִ֗ינָה (and consider) מַה־ (what) יֹּ֥אמַר (He would say). לִֽי׃ ()
KJV (23:5)
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
Inspired Version (23:6)
Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
Hebrew (23:6)
KJV (23:6)
Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
Inspired Version (23:7)
There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Hebrew (23:7)
שָׁ֗ם (Then) יָ֭שָׁר (an upright man) נוֹכָ֣ח (could reason) עִמּ֑וֹ (with Him), וַאֲפַלְּטָ֥ה (and I would be delivered) לָ֝נֶ֗צַח (forever) מִשֹּׁפְטִֽי׃ (from my Judge).
KJV (23:7)
There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Inspired Version (23:8)
Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him;
Hebrew (23:8)
הֵ֤ן (If) קֶ֣דֶם (east), אֶהֱלֹ֣ךְ (I go) וְאֵינֶ֑נּוּ (He is not there), וְ֝אָח֗וֹר (and if I go west), וְֽלֹא־ (I cannot) אָבִ֥ין (find) לֽוֹ׃ (Him).
KJV (23:8)
Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
Inspired Version (23:9)
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him; he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him;
Hebrew (23:9)
KJV (23:9)
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
Inspired Version (23:10)
But he knoweth the way that I take; when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Hebrew (23:10)
כִּֽי־ (Yet) יָ֭דַע (He knows) דֶּ֣רֶךְ (the way I have taken) עִמָּדִ֑י (. . .); בְּ֝חָנַ֗נִי (when He has tested me), כַּזָּהָ֥ב (as gold). אֵצֵֽא׃ (I will come forth)
KJV (23:10)
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Inspired Version (23:11)
My foot hath held his steps; his way have I kept and not declined.
Hebrew (23:11)
בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ (in His tracks); אָחֲזָ֣ה (have followed) רַגְלִ֑י (My feet) דַּרְכּ֖וֹ (His way) שָׁמַ֣רְתִּי (I have kept) וְלֹא־ (without) אָֽט׃ (turning aside).
KJV (23:11)
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
Inspired Version (23:12)
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
Hebrew (23:12)
מִצְוַ֣ת (from the command) שְׂ֭פָתָיו (of His lips); וְלֹ֣א (I have not) אָמִ֑ישׁ (departed) מֵ֝חֻקִּ֗י (more than my daily bread). צָפַ֥נְתִּי (I have treasured) אִמְרֵי־ (the words) פִֽיו׃ (of His mouth)
KJV (23:12)
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
Inspired Version (23:13)
But he is in one mind. And who can turn him? And what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
Hebrew (23:13)
וְה֣וּא (But He is unchangeable) בְ֭אֶחָד (. . .), וּמִ֣י (and who) יְשִׁיבֶ֑נּוּ (can oppose Him)? וְנַפְשׁ֖וֹ (what He) אִוְּתָ֣ה (desires). וַיָּֽעַשׂ׃ (He does)
KJV (23:13)
But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
Inspired Version (23:14)
For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me; and many such things are with him.
Hebrew (23:14)
כִּ֭י (For) יַשְׁלִ֣ים (He carries out) חֻקִּ֑י (His decree against me), וְכָהֵ֖נָּה (such plans). רַבּ֣וֹת (many) עִמּֽוֹ׃ (and He has)
KJV (23:14)
For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
Inspired Version (23:15)
Therefore am I troubled at his presence; when I consider, I am afraid of him.
Hebrew (23:15)
עַל־ (Therefore) כֵּ֭ן (. . .) מִפָּנָ֣יו (in His presence); אֶבָּהֵ֑ל (I am terrified) אֶ֝תְבּוֹנֵ֗ן (when I consider this), וְאֶפְחַ֥ד (I fear) מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (Him).
KJV (23:15)
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
Inspired Version (23:16)
For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me,
Hebrew (23:16)
וְ֭אֵל (God) הֵרַ֣ךְ (faint); לִבִּ֑י (has made my heart) וְ֝שַׁדַּ֗י (the Almighty) הִבְהִילָֽנִי׃ (has terrified me).
KJV (23:16)
For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
Inspired Version (23:17)
Because I was not cut off before the darkness; neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.
Hebrew (23:17)
כִּֽי־ (Yet) לֹ֣א (I am not) נִ֭צְמַתִּי (silenced) מִפְּנֵי־ (by) חֹ֑שֶׁךְ (the darkness), וּ֝מִפָּנַ֗י (my face). כִּסָּה־ (that covers) אֹֽפֶל׃ (by the thick darkness)
KJV (23:17)
Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.
Inspired Version (24:1)
Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?
Hebrew (24:1)
מַדּ֗וּעַ (Why) מִ֭שַּׁדַּי (does the Almighty) לֹא־ (not) נִצְפְּנ֣וּ (reserve) עִתִּ֑ים (times for judgment)? וְיֹדְעוֹ (Why may those who know Him) לֹא־ (never) חָ֥זוּ (see) יָמָֽיו׃ (His days)?
KJV (24:1)
Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?
Inspired Version (24:2)
Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks and feed thereof.
Hebrew (24:2)
גְּבֻל֥וֹת (boundary stones); יַשִּׂ֑יגוּ (Men move) עֵ֥דֶר (flocks). גָּ֝זְל֗וּ (stolen) וַיִּרְעֽוּ׃ (they pasture)
KJV (24:2)
Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.
Inspired Version (24:3)
They drive away the ass of the fatherless; they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Hebrew (24:3)
חֲמ֣וֹר (the donkey) יְתוֹמִ֣ים (of the fatherless) יִנְהָ֑גוּ (They drive away) יַ֝חְבְּל֗וּ (in pledge). שׁ֣וֹר (ox) אַלְמָנָֽה׃ (and take the widow’s)
KJV (24:3)
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
Inspired Version (24:4)
They turn the needy out of the way; the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
Hebrew (24:4)
יַטּ֣וּ (They push) אֶבְיוֹנִ֣ים (the needy) מִדָּ֑רֶךְ (off the road) יַ֥חַד (and force all) חֻ֝בְּא֗וּ (into hiding). עֲנִיֵּי־ (the poor) אָֽרֶץ׃ (of the land)
KJV (24:4)
They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
Inspired Version (24:5)
Behold, as wild asses in the desert go they forth to their work, rising betimes for a prey; the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children.
Hebrew (24:5)
הֵ֤ן (Indeed), פְּרָאִ֨ים׀ ([like] wild donkeys) בַּֽמִּדְבָּ֗ר (in the desert), יָצְא֣וּ (the poor go) בְּ֭פָעֳלָם (to work) מְשַׁחֲרֵ֣י (foraging) לַטָּ֑רֶף (for food); עֲרָבָ֥ה (the wasteland) ל֥וֹ () לֶ֝֗חֶם (is food) לַנְּעָרִֽים׃ (for their children).
KJV (24:5)
Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children.
Inspired Version (24:6)
They reap every one his corn in the field; and they gather the vintage of the wicked.
Hebrew (24:6)
בַּ֭שָּׂדֶה (in the fields) בְּלִיל֣וֹ (fodder) יַקְצִירוּ (They gather) וְכֶ֖רֶם (the vineyards) רָשָׁ֣ע (of the wicked). יְלַקֵּֽשׁוּ׃ (and glean)
KJV (24:6)
They reap every one his corn in the field: and they gather the vintage of the wicked.
Inspired Version (24:7)
They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in the cold.
Hebrew (24:7)
KJV (24:7)
They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in the cold.
Inspired Version (24:8)
They are wet with the showers of the mountains and embrace the rock for want of a shelter.
Hebrew (24:8)
מִזֶּ֣רֶם (rains), הָרִ֣ים (by mountain) יִרְטָ֑בוּ (Drenched) וּֽמִבְּלִ֥י (for want) מַ֝חְסֶ֗ה (of shelter). חִבְּקוּ־ (they huddle) צֽוּר׃ (against the rocks)
KJV (24:8)
They are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace the rock for want of a shelter.
Inspired Version (24:9)
They pluck the fatherless from the breast and take a pledge of the poor.
Hebrew (24:9)
יִ֭גְזְלוּ (is snatched) מִשֹּׁ֣ד (from the breast); יָת֑וֹם (The fatherless infant) וְֽעַל־ (the nursing child) עָנִ֥י (of the poor) יַחְבֹּֽלוּ׃ (is seized for a debt).
KJV (24:9)
They pluck the fatherless from the breast, and take a pledge of the poor.
Inspired Version (24:10)
They cause him to go naked without clothing and they take away the sheaf from the hungry,
Hebrew (24:10)
KJV (24:10)
They cause him to go naked without clothing, and they take away the sheaf from the hungry;
Inspired Version (24:11)
Which make oil within their walls, and tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst.
Hebrew (24:11)
בֵּין־ (within) שׁוּרֹתָ֥ם (their walls); יַצְהִ֑ירוּ (They crush olives) יְקָבִ֥ים (the winepresses), דָּ֝רְכ֗וּ (they tread) וַיִּצְמָֽאוּ׃ (but go thirsty).
KJV (24:11)
Which make oil within their walls, and tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst.
Inspired Version (24:12)
Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out; yet God layeth not folly to them.
Hebrew (24:12)
מֵ֘עִ֤יר (From the city), מְתִ֨ים׀ (men) יִנְאָ֗קוּ (groan), וְנֶֽפֶשׁ־ (and the souls) חֲלָלִ֥ים (of the wounded) תְּשַׁוֵּ֑עַ (cry out), וֶ֝אֱל֗וֹהַּ (yet God) לֹא־ (no one) יָשִׂ֥ים (charges) תִּפְלָֽה׃ (with wrongdoing).
KJV (24:12)
Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet God layeth not folly to them.
Inspired Version (24:13)
They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof nor abide in the paths thereof.
Hebrew (24:13)
הֵ֤מָּה׀ (Then there) הָיוּ֮ (are) בְּֽמֹרְדֵ֫י־ (those who rebel) א֥וֹר (against the light), לֹֽא־ (not) הִכִּ֥ירוּ (knowing) דְרָכָ֑יו (its ways) וְלֹ֥א (. . .) יָ֝שְׁב֗וּ (or staying) בִּנְתִיבֹתָֽיו׃ (on its paths).
KJV (24:13)
They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.
Inspired Version (24:14)
The murderer, rising with the light, killeth the poor and needy and in the night is as a thief.
Hebrew (24:14)
לָא֡וֹר (When daylight [is gone]), יָ֘ק֤וּם (rises) רוֹצֵ֗חַ (the murderer) יִֽקְטָל־ (to kill) עָנִ֥י (the poor) וְאֶבְי֑וֹן (and needy); וּ֝בַלַּ֗יְלָה (in the night) יְהִ֣י (he is) כַגַּנָּֽב׃ (like a thief).
KJV (24:14)
The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.
Inspired Version (24:15)
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me, and disguiseth his face.
Hebrew (24:15)
KJV (24:15)
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face.
Inspired Version (24:16)
In the dark they dig through houses which they had marked for themselves in the daytime; they know not the light.
Hebrew (24:16)
חָתַ֥ר (they dig through) בַּחֹ֗שֶׁךְ (In the dark) בָּ֫תִּ֥ים (houses); יוֹמָ֥ם (by day) חִתְּמוּ־ (they shut themselves in) לָ֗מוֹ (), לֹא־ (never) יָ֥דְעוּ (to experience) אֽוֹר׃ (the light).
KJV (24:16)
In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for themselves in the daytime: they know not the light.
Inspired Version (24:17)
For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death; if one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.
Hebrew (24:17)
כִּ֤י (For) יַחְדָּ֨ו׀ (is their) בֹּ֣קֶר (morning); לָ֣מוֹ (to them), צַלְמָ֑וֶת (deep darkness) כִּֽי־ (surely) יַ֝כִּ֗יר (they are friends with) בַּלְה֥וֹת (the terrors) צַלְמָֽוֶת׃ (of darkness)!
KJV (24:17)
For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.
Inspired Version (24:18)
He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth; he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.
Hebrew (24:18)
קַֽל־ (are but foam) ה֤וּא׀ (They) עַל־ (on) פְּנֵי־ (the surface) מַ֗יִם (of the water); תְּקֻלַּ֣ל (is cursed), חֶלְקָתָ֣ם (their portion) בָּאָ֑רֶץ (of the land) לֹֽא־ (so that no one) יִ֝פְנֶה (turns) דֶּ֣רֶךְ (toward) כְּרָמִֽים׃ (their vineyards).
KJV (24:18)
He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.
Inspired Version (24:19)
Drought and heat consume the snow waters; so doth the grave those which have sinned.
Hebrew (24:19)
KJV (24:19)
Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned.
Inspired Version (24:20)
The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree.
Hebrew (24:20)
יִשְׁכָּ֘חֵ֤הוּ (forgets them); רֶ֨חֶם׀ (The womb) מְתָ֘ק֤וֹ (feeds on them); רִמָּ֗ה (the worm) ע֥וֹד (more). לֹֽא־ (no) יִזָּכֵ֑ר (they are remembered) וַתִּשָּׁבֵ֖ר (is broken) כָּעֵ֣ץ (like a tree). עַוְלָֽה׃ (So injustice)
KJV (24:20)
The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree.
Inspired Version (24:21)
He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not and doeth not good to the widow.
Hebrew (24:21)
רֹעֶ֣ה (They prey) עֲ֭קָרָה (on the barren) לֹ֣א (and childless) תֵלֵ֑ד (. . .), וְ֝אַלְמָנָ֗ה (to the widow). לֹ֣א (and show no) יְיֵטִֽיב׃ (kindness)
KJV (24:21)
He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.
Inspired Version (24:22)
He draweth also the mighty with his power; he riseth up, and no man is sure of life,
Hebrew (24:22)
וּמָשַׁ֣ךְ (God drags away) אַבִּירִ֣ים (the mighty); בְּכֹח֑וֹ (Yet by His power), יָ֝ק֗וּם (though rising up), וְֽלֹא־ (they have no) יַאֲמִ֥ין (assurance) בַּֽחַיִּֽין׃ (of life).
KJV (24:22)
He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life.
Inspired Version (24:23)
Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.
Hebrew (24:23)
יִתֶּן־ (He gives) ל֣וֹ (them) לָ֭בֶטַח (a sense of security) וְיִשָּׁעֵ֑ן (. . .), וְ֝עֵינֵ֗יהוּ (but His eyes) עַל־ (are on) דַּרְכֵיהֶֽם׃ (their ways).
KJV (24:23)
Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.
Inspired Version (24:24)
They are exalted for a little while but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn.
Hebrew (24:24)
ר֤וֹמּוּ (They are exalted) מְּעַ֨ט׀ (for a moment), וְֽאֵינֶ֗נּוּ (then they are gone); וְֽהֻמְּכ֗וּ (they are brought low) כַּכֹּ֥ל (like all others); יִקָּפְצ֑וּן (and gathered up) וּכְרֹ֖אשׁ (like heads) שִׁבֹּ֣לֶת (of grain). יִמָּֽלוּ׃ (they are cut off)
KJV (24:24)
They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn.
Inspired Version (24:25)
And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar and make my speech nothing worth?
Hebrew (24:25)
וְאִם־ (If) לֹ֣א (this is not so), אֵ֭פוֹ (then) מִ֣י (who) יַכְזִיבֵ֑נִי (can prove me a liar) וְיָשֵׂ֥ם (and reduce) לְ֝אַ֗ל (to nothing)? מִלָּתִֽי׃ס (my words)
KJV (24:25)
And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?
Inspired Version (25:1)
Then answered Bildad, the Shuhite, and said,
Hebrew (25:1)
KJV (25:1)
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
Inspired Version (25:2)
Dominion and fear are with him; he maketh peace in his high places.
Hebrew (25:2)
KJV (25:2)
Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places.
Inspired Version (25:3)
Is there any number of his armies? And upon whom doth not his light arise?
Hebrew (25:3)
הֲיֵ֣שׁ (-) מִ֭סְפָּר (be numbered)? לִגְדוּדָ֑יו (Can His troops) וְעַל־ (On) מִ֝֗י (whom) לֹא־ (not) יָק֥וּם (rise)? אוֹרֵֽהוּ׃ (does His light)
KJV (25:3)
Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise?
Inspired Version (25:4)
How then can man be justified with God? Or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?
Hebrew (25:4)
וּמַה־ (How) יִּצְדַּ֣ק (be just) אֱנ֣וֹשׁ (then can a man) עִם־ (before) אֵ֑ל (God)? וּמַה־ (How) יִּ֝זְכֶּ֗ה (be pure)? יְל֣וּד (can one born) אִשָּֽׁה׃ (of woman)
KJV (25:4)
How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?
Inspired Version (25:5)
Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight--
Hebrew (25:5)
הֵ֣ן (If) עַד־ (even) יָ֭רֵחַ (the moon) וְלֹ֣א (does not) יַאֲהִ֑יל (shine), וְ֝כוֹכָבִ֗ים (and the stars) לֹא־ (are not) זַכּ֥וּ (pure) בְעֵינָֽיו׃ (in His sight),
KJV (25:5)
Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.
Inspired Version (25:6)
How much less man, that is a worm, and the son of man, which is a worm?
Hebrew (25:6)
KJV (25:6)
How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm?
Inspired Version (26:1)
But Job answered and said,
Hebrew (26:1)
KJV (26:1)
But Job answered and said,
Inspired Version (26:2)
How hast thou helped him that is without power? How savest thou the arm that hath no strength?
Hebrew (26:2)
מֶה־ (How) עָזַ֥רְתָּ (you have helped) לְלֹא־ (the powerless) כֹ֑חַ (. . .) ה֝וֹשַׁ֗עְתָּ ([and] saved) זְר֣וֹעַ (the arm) לֹא־ (that is feeble) עֹֽז׃ (. . .)!
KJV (26:2)
How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength?
Inspired Version (26:3)
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? And how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
Hebrew (26:3)
מַה־ (How) יָּ֭עַצְתָּ (you have counseled) לְלֹ֣א (the unwise) חָכְמָ֑ה (. . .) וְ֝תוּשִׁיָּ֗ה (insight)! לָרֹ֥ב (fully sound) הוֹדָֽעְתָּ׃ ([and] provided)
KJV (26:3)
How hast thou counseled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
Inspired Version (26:4)
To whom hast thou uttered words? And whose spirit came from thee?
Hebrew (26:4)
אֶת־ (To) מִ֭י (whom) הִגַּ֣דְתָּ (have you uttered) מִלִּ֑ין (these words)? וְנִשְׁמַת־ (spirit) מִ֝י (And whose) יָצְאָ֥ה (spoke) מִמֶּֽךָּ׃ (through you)?
KJV (26:4)
To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee?
Inspired Version (26:5)
Dead things are formed from under the waters and the inhabitants thereof.
Hebrew (26:5)
הָרְפָאִ֥ים (The dead) יְחוֹלָ֑לוּ (tremble)— מִתַּ֥חַת (those beneath) מַ֝֗יִם (the waters) וְשֹׁכְנֵיהֶֽם׃ (and those who dwell in them).
KJV (26:5)
Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
Inspired Version (26:6)
Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.
Hebrew (26:6)
KJV (26:6)
Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.
Inspired Version (26:7)
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
Hebrew (26:7)
KJV (26:7)
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
Inspired Version (26:8)
He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
Hebrew (26:8)
צֹרֵֽר־ (He wraps up) מַ֥יִם (the waters) בְּעָבָ֑יו (in His clouds), וְלֹא־ (do not) נִבְקַ֖ע (burst) עָנָ֣ן (yet the clouds) תַּחְתָּֽם׃ (under their own weight).
KJV (26:8)
He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
Inspired Version (26:9)
He holdeth back the face of his throne and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
Hebrew (26:9)
KJV (26:9)
He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
Inspired Version (26:10)
He hath compassed the waters with bounds until the day and night come to an end.
Hebrew (26:10)
KJV (26:10)
He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.
Inspired Version (26:11)
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
Hebrew (26:11)
עַמּוּדֵ֣י (The foundations) שָׁמַ֣יִם (of heaven) יְרוֹפָ֑פוּ (quake), וְ֝יִתְמְה֗וּ (astounded) מִגַּעֲרָתֽוֹ׃ (at His rebuke).
KJV (26:11)
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
Inspired Version (26:12)
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
Hebrew (26:12)
KJV (26:12)
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
Inspired Version (26:13)
By his Spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
Hebrew (26:13)
בְּ֭רוּחוֹ (By His breath) שָׁמַ֣יִם (the skies) שִׁפְרָ֑ה (were cleared); חֹֽלֲלָ֥ה (pierced) יָ֝ד֗וֹ (His hand) נָחָ֥שׁ (serpent). בָּרִֽיחַ׃ (the fleeing)
KJV (26:13)
By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
Inspired Version (26:14)
Lo, these are parts of his ways. But how little a portion is heard of him? But the thunder of his power, who can understand?
Hebrew (26:14)
KJV (26:14)
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
Inspired Version (27:1)
Moreover, Job continued his parable and said,
Hebrew (27:1)
KJV (27:1)
Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
Inspired Version (27:2)
As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment, and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul,
Hebrew (27:2)
חַי־ (lives), אֵ֭ל (As surely as God) הֵסִ֣יר (who has deprived me of) מִשְׁפָּטִ֑י (justice)— וְ֝שַׁדַּ֗י (the Almighty), הֵמַ֥ר (who has embittered) נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (my soul)—
KJV (27:2)
As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;
Inspired Version (27:3)
All the while my breath is in me, and the Spirit of God is in my nostrils,
Hebrew (27:3)
כִּֽי־ (-), כָל־ (is still) ע֣וֹד (as long as) נִשְׁמָתִ֣י (my breath) בִ֑י (within me) וְר֖וּחַ (and the breath) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (of God) בְּאַפִּֽי׃ (remains in my nostrils)
KJV (27:3)
All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;
Inspired Version (27:4)
My lips shall not speak wickedness nor my tongue utter deceit.
Hebrew (27:4)
אִם־ (will not) תְּדַבֵּ֣רְנָה (speak) שְׂפָתַ֣י (my lips) עַוְלָ֑ה (wickedness), וּ֝לְשׁוֹנִ֗י (and my tongue) אִם־ (will not) יֶהְגֶּ֥ה (utter) רְמִיָּֽה׃ (deceit).
KJV (27:4)
My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.
Inspired Version (27:5)
God forbid that I should justify you; till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.
Hebrew (27:5)
חָלִ֣ילָה (I will never) לִּי֮ () אִם־ (-) אַצְדִּ֪יק (say that you are right) אֶ֫תְכֶ֥ם (-); עַד־ (until) אֶגְוָ֑ע (I die). לֹא־ (I will maintain) אָסִ֖יר (. . .) תֻּמָּתִ֣י (my integrity) מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (. . .)
KJV (27:5)
God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.
Inspired Version (27:6)
My righteousness I hold fast and will not let it go; my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
Hebrew (27:6)
בְּצִדְקָתִ֣י (my righteousness) הֶ֭חֱזַקְתִּי (I will cling to) וְלֹ֣א (and never) אַרְפֶּ֑הָ (let go). לֹֽא־ (will not) יֶחֱרַ֥ף (accuse me). לְ֝בָבִ֗י (my conscience) מִיָּמָֽי׃ (As long as I live),
KJV (27:6)
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
Inspired Version (27:7)
Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.
Hebrew (27:7)
יְהִ֣י (be) כְ֭רָשָׁע (like the wicked) אֹ֣יְבִ֑י (May my enemy) וּמִתְקוֹמְמִ֥י (and my opponent) כְעַוָּֽל׃ (like the unjust).
KJV (27:7)
Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.
Inspired Version (27:8)
For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?
Hebrew (27:8)
KJV (27:8)
For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?
Inspired Version (27:9)
Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?
Hebrew (27:9)
הַֽ֭צַעֲקָתוֹ (his cry) יִשְׁמַ֥ע׀ (hear) אֵ֑ל (Will God) כִּֽי־ (when) תָב֖וֹא (comes) עָלָ֣יו (upon him)? צָרָֽה׃ (distress)
KJV (27:9)
Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?
Inspired Version (27:10)
Will he delight himself in the Almighty? Will he always call upon God?
Hebrew (27:10)
KJV (27:10)
Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?
Inspired Version (27:11)
I will teach you by the hand of God; that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
Hebrew (27:11)
KJV (27:11)
I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
Inspired Version (27:12)
Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it. Why then are ye thus altogether vain?
Hebrew (27:12)
הֵן־ (Surely) אַתֶּ֣ם (for yourselves). כֻּלְּכֶ֣ם (all of you) חֲזִיתֶ֑ם (have seen [it]) וְלָמָּה־ (Why then) זֶּ֝֗ה (do you keep up this) הֶ֣בֶל (empty talk) תֶּהְבָּֽלוּ׃ (. . .)?
KJV (27:12)
Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain?
Inspired Version (27:13)
This is the portion of a wicked man with God and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty.
Hebrew (27:13)
זֶ֤ה׀ (This [is]) חֵֽלֶק־ (portion) אָדָ֖ם (man’s) רָשָׁ֥ע׀ (the wicked) עִם־ (from) אֵ֑ל (God)— וְֽנַחֲלַ֥ת (the heritage) עָ֝רִיצִ֗ים (the ruthless) מִשַּׁדַּ֥י (from the Almighty). יִקָּֽחוּ׃ (receive)
KJV (27:13)
This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty.
Inspired Version (27:14)
If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword; and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.
Hebrew (27:14)
אִם־ (Though) יִרְבּ֣וּ (are many), בָנָ֣יו (his sons) לְמוֹ־ (they are destined for) חָ֑רֶב (the sword); וְ֝צֶאֱצָאָ֗יו (and his offspring) לֹ֣א (will never) יִשְׂבְּעוּ־ (have enough) לָֽחֶם׃ (food).
KJV (27:14)
If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.
Inspired Version (27:15)
Those that remain of him shall be buried in death; and his widows shall not weep.
Hebrew (27:15)
שְׂרִידוֹ (His survivors) בַּמָּ֣וֶת (by the plague), יִקָּבֵ֑רוּ (will be buried) וְ֝אַלְמְנֹתָ֗יו (and their widows) לֹ֣א (will not) תִבְכֶּֽינָה׃ (weep for them).
KJV (27:15)
Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep.
Inspired Version (27:16)
Though he heap up silver as the dust and prepare raiment as the clay,
Hebrew (27:16)
אִם־ (Though) יִצְבֹּ֣ר (he heaps up) כֶּעָפָ֣ר (like dust) כָּ֑סֶף (silver) וְ֝כַחֹ֗מֶר (like clay), יָכִ֥ין (and piles up) מַלְבּֽוּשׁ׃ (a wardrobe)
KJV (27:16)
Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;
Inspired Version (27:17)
He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
Hebrew (27:17)
יָ֭כִין (what he lays up), וְצַדִּ֣יק (the righteous) יִלְבָּ֑שׁ (will wear), וְ֝כֶ֗סֶף (and his silver) נָקִ֥י (by the innocent). יַחֲלֹֽק׃ (will be divided)
KJV (27:17)
He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
Inspired Version (27:18)
He buildeth his house as a moth and as a booth that the keeper maketh.
Hebrew (27:18)
KJV (27:18)
He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.
Inspired Version (27:19)
The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered; he openeth his eyes, and he is not.
Hebrew (27:19)
עָשִׁ֣יר (wealthy), יִ֭שְׁכַּב (He lies down) וְלֹ֣א (but will do so no more) יֵאָסֵ֑ף (. . .); עֵינָ֖יו (his eyes), פָּקַ֣ח (when he opens) וְאֵינֶֽנּוּ׃ (all is gone).
KJV (27:19)
The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.
Inspired Version (27:20)
Terrors take hold on him as waters; a tempest stealeth him away in the night.
Hebrew (27:20)
תַּשִּׂיגֵ֣הוּ (overtake him) כַ֭מַּיִם (like a flood); בַּלָּה֑וֹת (Terrors) לַ֝֗יְלָה (in the night). גְּנָבַ֥תּוּ (sweeps him away) סוּפָֽה׃ (a tempest)
KJV (27:20)
Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night.
Inspired Version (27:21)
The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth, and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.
Hebrew (27:21)
יִשָּׂאֵ֣הוּ (carries him away), קָדִ֣ים (The east wind) וְיֵלַ֑ךְ (and he is gone); וִֽ֝ישָׂעֲרֵ֗הוּ (it sweeps him) מִמְּקֹמֽוֹ׃ (out of his place).
KJV (27:21)
The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.
Inspired Version (27:22)
For God shall cast upon him and not spare; he would fain flee out of his hand.
Hebrew (27:22)
וְיַשְׁלֵ֣ךְ (It hurls itself) עָ֭לָיו (against him) וְלֹ֣א (without) יַחְמֹ֑ל (mercy) מִ֝יָּד֗וֹ (from its power). בָּר֥וֹחַ (as he flees headlong) יִבְרָֽח׃ (. . .)
KJV (27:22)
For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand.
Inspired Version (27:23)
Men shall clap their hands at him and shall hiss him out of his place.
Hebrew (27:23)
יִשְׂפֹּ֣ק (It claps) עָלֵ֣ימוֹ (at him) כַפֵּ֑ימוֹ (its hands) וְיִשְׁרֹ֥ק (and hisses) עָ֝לָ֗יו (him) מִמְּקֹמֽוֹ׃ (out of his place).
KJV (27:23)
Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.
Inspired Version (28:1)
Surely there is a vein for the silver and a place for gold where they fine it.
Hebrew (28:1)
כִּ֤י (Surely) יֵ֣שׁ (there is) לַכֶּ֣סֶף (for silver) מוֹצָ֑א (a mine) וּ֝מָק֗וֹם (and a place) לַזָּהָ֥ב (where gold) יָזֹֽקּוּ׃ (is refined).
KJV (28:1)
Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it.
Inspired Version (28:2)
Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.
Hebrew (28:2)
KJV (28:2)
Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.
Inspired Version (28:3)
He setteth an end to darkness and searcheth out all perfection--the stones of darkness and the shadow of death.
Hebrew (28:3)
קֵ֤ץ׀ (an end) שָׂ֤ם ([Man] puts) לַחֹ֗שֶׁךְ (to the darkness); וּֽלְכָל־ (the farthest recesses) תַּ֭כְלִית (. . .) ה֣וּא (he) חוֹקֵ֑ר (probes) אֶ֖בֶן (for ore) אֹ֣פֶל (in deepest darkness) וְצַלְמָֽוֶת׃ (. . .).
KJV (28:3)
He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.
Inspired Version (28:4)
The flood breaketh out from the inhabitant, even the waters forgotten of the foot; they are dried up; they are gone away from men.
Hebrew (28:4)
פָּ֤רַץ (he cuts) נַ֨חַל׀ (a shaft) מֵֽעִם־ (. . .) גָּ֗ר (human habitation) הַֽנִּשְׁכָּחִ֥ים (in places forgotten) מִנִּי־ (Far from) רָ֑גֶל (by the foot of man). דַּ֖לּוּ (he dangles) מֵאֱנ֣וֹשׁ (Far from men) נָֽעוּ׃ (and sways).
KJV (28:4)
The flood breaketh out from the inhabitant; even the waters forgotten of the foot: they are dried up, they are gone away from men.
Inspired Version (28:5)
As for the earth, out of it cometh bread; and under it is turned up as it were fire.
Hebrew (28:5)
אֶ֗רֶץ (the earth), מִמֶּ֥נָּה (from) יֵֽצֵא־ (may come) לָ֑חֶם (Food) וְ֝תַחְתֶּ֗יהָ (but from below) נֶהְפַּ֥ךְ (it is transformed) כְּמוֹ־ (as) אֵֽשׁ׃ (by fire).
KJV (28:5)
As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.
Inspired Version (28:6)
The stones of it are the place of sapphires; and it hath dust of gold.
Hebrew (28:6)
מְקוֹם־ (are the source) סַפִּ֥יר (of sapphires), אֲבָנֶ֑יהָ (Its rocks) וְעַפְרֹ֖ת (containing flecks) זָהָ֣ב (of gold) לֽוֹ׃ ().
KJV (28:6)
The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.
Inspired Version (28:7)
There is a path which no fowl knoweth and which the vulture's eye hath not seen;
Hebrew (28:7)
KJV (28:7)
There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen:
Inspired Version (28:8)
The lion's whelps have not trodden it nor the fierce lion passed by it.
Hebrew (28:8)
KJV (28:8)
The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.
Inspired Version (28:9)
He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.
Hebrew (28:9)
בַּֽ֭חַלָּמִישׁ (the flint); שָׁלַ֣ח (The miner strikes) יָד֑וֹ (. . .) הָפַ֖ךְ (he overturns) מִשֹּׁ֣רֶשׁ (at their base). הָרִֽים׃ (mountains)
KJV (28:9)
He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.
Inspired Version (28:10)
He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.
Hebrew (28:10)
KJV (28:10)
He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.
Inspired Version (28:11)
He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.
Hebrew (28:11)
KJV (28:11)
He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.
Inspired Version (28:12)
But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?
Hebrew (28:12)
וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָה (can wisdom) מֵאַ֣יִן (But where) תִּמָּצֵ֑א (be found), וְאֵ֥י (and where) זֶ֝ה (. . .) מְק֣וֹם (dwell)? בִּינָֽה׃ (does understanding)
KJV (28:12)
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Inspired Version (28:13)
Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
Hebrew (28:13)
לֹא־ (No) יָדַ֣ע (can know) אֱנ֣וֹשׁ (man) עֶרְכָּ֑הּ (its value), וְלֹ֥א (nor) תִ֝מָּצֵ֗א (is it found) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (in the land) הַֽחַיִּֽים׃ (of the living).
KJV (28:13)
Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
Inspired Version (28:14)
The depth saith, It is not in me. And the sea saith, It is not with me.
Hebrew (28:14)
KJV (28:14)
The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
Inspired Version (28:15)
It cannot be gotten for gold; neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
Hebrew (28:15)
לֹא־ (It cannot) יֻתַּ֣ן (be bought) סְג֣וֹר (gold), תַּחְתֶּ֑יהָ (with) וְלֹ֥א (nor [can]) יִ֝שָּׁקֵ֗ל (be weighed out) כֶּ֣סֶף (in silver). מְחִירָֽהּ׃ (its price)
KJV (28:15)
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
Inspired Version (28:16)
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
Hebrew (28:16)
לֹֽא־ (It cannot) תְ֭סֻלֶּה (be valued) בְּכֶ֣תֶם (in the gold) אוֹפִ֑יר (of Ophir), בְּשֹׁ֖הַם (onyx) יָקָ֣ר (in precious) וְסַפִּֽיר׃ (or sapphire).
KJV (28:16)
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
Inspired Version (28:17)
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it; and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
Hebrew (28:17)
לֹא־ (Neither) יַעַרְכֶ֣נָּה (can compare to it), זָ֭הָב (gold) וּזְכוֹכִ֑ית (nor crystal) וּתְמ֖וּרָתָ֣הּ (be exchanged for it). כְּלִי־ (nor jewels) פָֽז׃ (of fine gold)
KJV (28:17)
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
Inspired Version (28:18)
No mention shall be made of coral or of pearls; for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Hebrew (28:18)
רָאמ֣וֹת (Coral) וְ֭גָבִישׁ (and quartz) לֹ֣א (are unworthy) יִזָּכֵ֑ר (of mention); וּמֶ֥שֶׁךְ (the price) חָ֝כְמָ֗ה (of wisdom [is]) מִפְּנִינִֽים׃ (beyond rubies).
KJV (28:18)
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Inspired Version (28:19)
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it; neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
Hebrew (28:19)
לֹֽא־ (cannot) יַ֭עַרְכֶנָּה (compare to it), פִּטְדַת־ (Topaz) כּ֑וּשׁ (from Cush) בְּכֶ֥תֶם (gold). טָ֝ה֗וֹר (in pure) לֹ֣א (nor can it) תְסֻלֶּֽה׃פ (be valued)
KJV (28:19)
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
Inspired Version (28:20)
Whence then cometh wisdom? And where is the place of understanding,
Hebrew (28:20)
KJV (28:20)
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
Inspired Version (28:21)
Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living and kept close from the fowls of the air?
Hebrew (28:21)
וְֽ֭נֶעֶלְמָה (It is hidden) מֵעֵינֵ֣י (from the eyes) כָל־ (of every) חָ֑י (living thing) וּמֵע֖וֹף (from the birds) הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (of the air). נִסְתָּֽרָה׃ (and concealed)
KJV (28:21)
Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air.
Inspired Version (28:22)
Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.
Hebrew (28:22)
אֲבַדּ֣וֹן (Abaddon) וָ֭מָוֶת (and Death) אָ֣מְר֑וּ (say), בְּ֝אָזְנֵ֗ינוּ (-). שָׁמַ֥עְנוּ (We have heard) שִׁמְעָֽהּ׃ (a rumor about it)
KJV (28:22)
Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.
Inspired Version (28:23)
God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
Hebrew (28:23)
אֱ֭לֹהִים (But God) הֵבִ֣ין (understands) דַּרְכָּ֑הּ (its way), וְ֝ה֗וּא (and He) יָדַ֥ע (knows) אֶת־ (-) מְקוֹמָֽהּ׃ (its place).
KJV (28:23)
God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
Inspired Version (28:24)
For he looketh to the ends of the earth and seeth under the whole heaven,
Hebrew (28:24)
KJV (28:24)
For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;
Inspired Version (28:25)
To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.
Hebrew (28:25)
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (When God fixed) לָר֣וּחַ (of the wind) מִשְׁקָ֑ל (the weight) וּ֝מַ֗יִם (the waters), תִּכֵּ֥ן (vvv) בְּמִדָּֽה׃ (and measured out)
KJV (28:25)
To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.
Inspired Version (28:26)
When he made a decree for the rain and a way for the lightning of the thunder,
Hebrew (28:26)
בַּעֲשֹׂת֣וֹ (when He set) לַמָּטָ֣ר (for the rain) חֹ֑ק (a limit) וְ֝דֶ֗רֶךְ (and a path) לַחֲזִ֥יז (for the thunderbolt) קֹלֽוֹת׃ (. . .),
KJV (28:26)
When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
Inspired Version (28:27)
Then did he see it and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
Hebrew (28:27)
אָ֣ז (then) רָ֭אָהּ (He looked at [wisdom]) וַֽיְסַפְּרָ֑הּ (and appraised it); הֱ֝כִינָ֗הּ (He established it) וְגַם־ (. . .) חֲקָרָֽהּ׃ (and searched it out).
KJV (28:27)
Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
Inspired Version (28:28)
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord--that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Hebrew (28:28)
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר׀ (And He said) לָֽאָדָ֗ם (to man), הֵ֤ן (Behold), יִרְאַ֣ת (the fear) אֲ֭דֹנָי (of the Lord), הִ֣יא (that [is]) חָכְמָ֑ה (wisdom), וְס֖וּר (and to turn away) מֵרָ֣ע (from evil) בִּינָֽה׃ס ([is] understanding).
KJV (28:28)
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Inspired Version (29:1)
Moreover, Job continued his parable and said,
Hebrew (29:1)
וַיֹּ֣סֶף (continued) אִ֭יּוֹב (And Job) שְׂאֵ֥ת (. . .) מְשָׁל֗וֹ (his discourse) וַיֹּאמַֽר׃ (. . .):
KJV (29:1)
Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
Inspired Version (29:2)
Oh, that I were as in months past, as in the days when God preserved me;
Hebrew (29:2)
מִֽי־ (How I long) יִתְּנֵ֥נִי (. . .) כְיַרְחֵי־ (for the months) קֶ֑דֶם (gone by), כִּ֝ימֵ֗י (for the days) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (when God) יִשְׁמְרֵֽנִי׃ (watched over me),
KJV (29:2)
Oh that I were as in months past, as in the days when God preserved me;
Inspired Version (29:3)
When his candle shined upon my head and when by his light I walked through darkness;
Hebrew (29:3)
KJV (29:3)
When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;
Inspired Version (29:4)
As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacle;
Hebrew (29:4)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (when) הָ֭יִיתִי (I was) בִּימֵ֣י (vvv) חָרְפִּ֑י (in my prime), בְּס֥וֹד (when the friendship) אֱ֝ל֗וֹהַּ (of God) עֲלֵ֣י (rested on) אָהֳלִֽי׃ (my tent),
KJV (29:4)
As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacle;
Inspired Version (29:5)
When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me;
Hebrew (29:5)
בְּע֣וֹד (was still) שַׁ֭דַּי (when the Almighty) עִמָּדִ֑י (with me) סְבִ֖יבוֹתַ֣י (were around me), נְעָרָֽי׃ (and my children)
KJV (29:5)
When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me;
Inspired Version (29:6)
When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil;
Hebrew (29:6)
KJV (29:6)
When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil;
Inspired Version (29:7)
When I went out to the gate through the city; when I prepared my seat in the street!
Hebrew (29:7)
בְּצֵ֣אתִי (When I went out) שַׁ֣עַר (gate) עֲלֵי־ (. . .) קָ֑רֶת (to the city) בָּ֝רְח֗וֹב (in the public square), אָכִ֥ין (and took) מוֹשָׁבִֽי׃ (my seat)
KJV (29:7)
When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!
Inspired Version (29:8)
The young men saw me and hid themselves; and the aged arose and stood up.
Hebrew (29:8)
רָא֣וּנִי (saw me) נְעָרִ֣ים (the young men) וְנֶחְבָּ֑אוּ (and withdrew), וִֽ֝ישִׁישִׁים (and the old men) קָ֣מוּ (rose) עָמָֽדוּ׃ (to their feet).
KJV (29:8)
The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.
Inspired Version (29:9)
The princes refrained talking and laid their hand on their mouth.
Hebrew (29:9)
שָׂ֭רִים (The princes) עָצְר֣וּ (refrained) בְמִלִּ֑ים (from speaking) וְ֝כַ֗ף (with their hands). יָשִׂ֥ימוּ (and covered) לְפִיהֶֽם׃ (their mouths)
KJV (29:9)
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
Inspired Version (29:10)
The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
Hebrew (29:10)
קוֹל־ (The voices) נְגִידִ֥ים (of the nobles) נֶחְבָּ֑אוּ (were hushed), וּ֝לְשׁוֹנָ֗ם (and their tongues) לְחִכָּ֥ם (to the roofs of their mouths). דָּבֵֽקָה׃ (stuck)
KJV (29:10)
The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.
Inspired Version (29:11)
When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me,
Hebrew (29:11)
כִּ֤י (For) אֹ֣זֶן (those) שָׁ֭מְעָה (who heard me) וַֽתְּאַשְּׁרֵ֑נִי (called me blessed), וְעַ֥יִן (and those who) רָ֝אֲתָ֗ה (saw me) וַתְּעִידֵֽנִי׃ (commended me),
KJV (29:11)
When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:
Inspired Version (29:12)
Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
Hebrew (29:12)
כִּֽי־ (because) אֲ֭מַלֵּט (I rescued) עָנִ֣י (the poor) מְשַׁוֵּ֑עַ (who cried out) וְ֝יָת֗וֹם (and the fatherless) וְֽלֹא־ (who had no) עֹזֵ֥ר (helper). לֽוֹ׃ ()
KJV (29:12)
Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
Inspired Version (29:13)
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Hebrew (29:13)
בִּרְכַּ֣ת (blessed me), אֹ֭בֵד (The dying man) עָלַ֣י (. . .) תָּבֹ֑א (. . .) וְלֵ֖ב (heart) אַלְמָנָ֣ה (and I made the widow’s) אַרְנִֽן׃ (sing for joy).
KJV (29:13)
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Inspired Version (29:14)
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Hebrew (29:14)
צֶ֣דֶק (righteousness), לָ֭בַשְׁתִּי (I put on) וַיִּלְבָּשֵׁ֑נִי (and it clothed me); כִּֽמְעִ֥יל (was my robe) וְ֝צָנִ֗יף (and my turban). מִשְׁפָּטִֽי׃ (justice)
KJV (29:14)
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Inspired Version (29:15)
I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.
Hebrew (29:15)
עֵינַ֣יִם (eyes) הָ֭יִיתִי (I [served as]) לַֽעִוֵּ֑ר (to the blind) וְרַגְלַ֖יִם (as feet) לַפִּסֵּ֣חַ (to the lame). אָֽנִי׃ ([and])
KJV (29:15)
I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.
Inspired Version (29:16)
I was a father to the poor; and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
Hebrew (29:16)
אָ֣ב (was a father) אָ֭נֹכִֽי (I) לָֽאֶבְיוֹנִ֑ים (to the needy), וְרִ֖ב (the case) לֹא־ (of the stranger) יָדַ֣עְתִּי (. . .). אֶחְקְרֵֽהוּ׃ (and I took up)
KJV (29:16)
I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
Inspired Version (29:17)
And I brake the jaws of the wicked and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.
Hebrew (29:17)
וָֽ֭אֲשַׁבְּרָה (I shattered) מְתַלְּע֣וֹת (the fangs) עַוָּ֑ל (of the unjust) וּ֝מִשִּׁנָּ֗יו (from his teeth). אַשְׁלִ֥יךְ (and snatched) טָֽרֶף׃ (the prey)
KJV (29:17)
And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.
Inspired Version (29:18)
Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand.
Hebrew (29:18)
KJV (29:18)
Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand.
Inspired Version (29:19)
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
Hebrew (29:19)
שָׁרְשִׁ֣י (My roots) פָת֣וּחַ ([will] spread out) אֱלֵי־ (to) מָ֑יִם (the waters), וְ֝טַ֗ל (and the dew) יָלִ֥ין (will rest nightly) בִּקְצִירִֽי׃ (on my branches).
KJV (29:19)
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
Inspired Version (29:20)
My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
Hebrew (29:20)
כְּ֭בוֹדִי (My glory) חָדָ֣שׁ (is [ever] new) עִמָּדִ֑י (within me), וְ֝קַשְׁתִּ֗י (and my bow) בְּיָדִ֥י (in my hand). תַחֲלִֽיף׃ (is renewed)
KJV (29:20)
My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
Inspired Version (29:21)
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
Hebrew (29:21)
לִֽי־ (to me) שָׁמְע֥וּ (Men listened) וְיִחֵ֑לּוּ (with expectation), וְ֝יִדְּמ֗וּ (waiting silently) לְמ֣וֹ (for) עֲצָתִֽי׃ (my counsel).
KJV (29:21)
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
Inspired Version (29:22)
After my words, they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.
Hebrew (29:22)
אַחֲרֵ֣י (After) דְ֭בָרִי (my words), לֹ֣א (no more); יִשְׁנ֑וּ (they spoke) וְ֝עָלֵ֗ימוֹ (on them like dew). תִּטֹּ֥ף (settled) מִלָּתִֽי׃ (my speech)
KJV (29:22)
After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.
Inspired Version (29:23)
And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
Hebrew (29:23)
וְיִֽחֲל֣וּ (They waited) כַמָּטָ֣ר (for me as for rain) לִ֑י () וּ֝פִיהֶ֗ם (. . .) פָּעֲר֥וּ (and drank in my words) לְמַלְקֽוֹשׁ׃ (like spring showers).
KJV (29:23)
And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
Inspired Version (29:24)
If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
Hebrew (29:24)
אֶשְׂחַ֣ק (If I smiled) אֲ֭לֵהֶם (at them), לֹ֣א (they did not) יַאֲמִ֑ינוּ (believe it); וְא֥וֹר (the light) פָּ֝נַ֗י (of my countenance) לֹ֣א (vvv) יַפִּילֽוּן׃ (was precious).
KJV (29:24)
If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
Inspired Version (29:25)
I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
Hebrew (29:25)
אֶֽבֲחַ֣ר (I chose) דַּרְכָּם֮ (their course) וְאֵשֵׁ֪ב (and presided) רֹ֥אשׁ (as chief). וְ֭אֶשְׁכּוֹן (So I dwelt) כְּמֶ֣לֶךְ (as a king) בַּגְּד֑וּד (among his troops), כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (as a comforter) אֲבֵלִ֣ים (of the mourners). יְנַחֵֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (29:25)
I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
Inspired Version (30:1)
But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock.
Hebrew (30:1)
וְעַתָּ֤ה׀ (But now) שָֽׂחֲק֣וּ (they mock me) עָלַי֮ (. . .), צְעִירִ֥ים (men younger) מִמֶּ֗נִּי (than I am), לְיָ֫מִ֥ים (. . .) אֲשֶׁר־ (whose) מָאַ֥סְתִּי (I would have refused) אֲבוֹתָ֑ם (fathers) לָ֝שִׁ֗ית (to put) עִם־ (with) כַּלְבֵ֥י (dogs). צֹאנִֽי׃ (my sheep)
KJV (30:1)
But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock.
Inspired Version (30:2)
Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished?
Hebrew (30:2)
KJV (30:2)
Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished?
Inspired Version (30:3)
For want and famine they were solitary, fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste,
Hebrew (30:3)
בְּחֶ֥סֶר (from poverty) וּבְכָפָ֗ן (and hunger), גַּ֫לְמ֥וּד (Gaunt) הַֽעֹרְקִ֥ים (they gnawed) צִיָּ֑ה (the dry land), אֶ֝֗מֶשׁ (by night). שׁוֹאָ֥ה (and the desolate) וּמְשֹׁאָֽה׃ (wasteland)
KJV (30:3)
For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.
Inspired Version (30:4)
Who cut up mallows by the bushes and juniper roots for their meat.
Hebrew (30:4)
הַקֹּטְפִ֣ים (They plucked) מַלּ֣וּחַ (mallow) עֲלֵי־ (among) שִׂ֑יחַ (the shrubs), וְשֹׁ֖רֶשׁ (and the roots) רְתָמִ֣ים (of the broom tree) לַחְמָֽם׃ (were their food).
KJV (30:4)
Who cut up mallows by the bushes, and juniper roots for their meat.
Inspired Version (30:5)
They were driven forth from among men (they cried after them as after a thief),
Hebrew (30:5)
מִן־ (from) גֵּ֥ו (among [men]), יְגֹרָ֑שׁוּ (They were banished) יָרִ֥יעוּ (shouted) עָ֝לֵ֗ימוֹ (at) כַּגַּנָּֽב׃ (like thieves),
KJV (30:5)
They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief;)
Inspired Version (30:6)
To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks.
Hebrew (30:6)
בַּעֲר֣וּץ (on the slopes) נְחָלִ֣ים (of the wadis), לִשְׁכֹּ֑ן (so that they lived) חֹרֵ֖י (and in holes) עָפָ֣ר (in the ground). וְכֵפִֽים׃ (among the rocks)
KJV (30:6)
To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks.
Inspired Version (30:7)
Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were gathered together.
Hebrew (30:7)
בֵּין־ (among) שִׂיחִ֥ים (the shrubs) יִנְהָ֑קוּ (They cried out) תַּ֖חַת (beneath) חָר֣וּל (the nettles). יְסֻפָּֽחוּ׃ (and huddled)
KJV (30:7)
Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were gathered together.
Inspired Version (30:8)
They were children of fools, yea, children of base men; they were viler than the earth.
Hebrew (30:8)
KJV (30:8)
They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth.
Inspired Version (30:9)
And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.
Hebrew (30:9)
וְ֭עַתָּה (And now) נְגִינָתָ֣ם (they mock me in song); הָיִ֑יתִי (vvv) וָאֱהִ֖י (I have become) לָהֶ֣ם (among them). לְמִלָּֽה׃ (a byword)
KJV (30:9)
And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.
Inspired Version (30:10)
They abhor me; they flee far from me and spare not to spit in my face.
Hebrew (30:10)
תִּֽ֭עֲבוּנִי (They abhor me) רָ֣חֲקוּ (and keep far) מֶ֑נִּי (from me); וּ֝מִפָּנַ֗י (in my face). לֹא־ (they do not) חָ֥שְׂכוּ (hesitate) רֹֽק׃ (to spit)
KJV (30:10)
They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.
Inspired Version (30:11)
Because he hath loosed my cord and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me.
Hebrew (30:11)
כִּֽי־ (Because) יִתְרוֹ (my bow) פִ֭תַּח (God has unstrung) וַיְעַנֵּ֑נִי (and afflicted me), וְ֝רֶ֗סֶן (restraint) מִפָּנַ֥י (in my presence). שִׁלֵּֽחוּ׃ (they have cast off)
KJV (30:11)
Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me.
Inspired Version (30:12)
Upon my right hand rise the youth; they push away my feet, and they raise up against me the ways of their destruction.
Hebrew (30:12)
עַל־ (at) יָמִין֮ (my right); פִּרְחַ֪ח (The rabble) יָ֫ק֥וּמוּ (arises) רַגְלַ֥י (for my feet) שִׁלֵּ֑חוּ (they lay snares) וַיָּסֹ֥לּוּ (and build) עָ֝לַ֗י (against me). אָרְח֥וֹת (siege ramps) אֵידָֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (30:12)
Upon my right hand rise the youth; they push away my feet, and they raise up against me the ways of their destruction.
Inspired Version (30:13)
They mar my path; they set forward my calamity; they have no helper.
Hebrew (30:13)
נָתְס֗וּ (They tear up) נְֽתִיבָ֫תִ֥י (my path); לְהַוָּתִ֥י (from my destruction), יֹעִ֑ילוּ (they profit) לֹ֖א (with no one) עֹזֵ֣ר (to restrain) לָֽמוֹ׃ (them).
KJV (30:13)
They mar my path, they set forward my calamity, they have no helper.
Inspired Version (30:14)
They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters; in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.
Hebrew (30:14)
כְּפֶ֣רֶץ (breach); רָחָ֣ב (as through a wide) יֶאֱתָ֑יוּ (They advance) תַּ֥חַת (through) שֹׁ֝אָ֗ה (the ruins) הִתְגַּלְגָּֽלוּ׃ (they keep rolling in).
KJV (30:14)
They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.
Inspired Version (30:15)
Terrors are turned upon me; they pursue my soul as the wind; and my welfare passeth away as a cloud.
Hebrew (30:15)
הָהְפַּ֥ךְ (are turned loose) עָלַ֗י (against me); בַּלָּ֫ה֥וֹת (Terrors) תִּרְדֹּ֣ף (they drive away) כָּ֭רוּחַ (as by the wind), נְדִבָתִ֑י (my dignity) וּ֝כְעָ֗ב (like a cloud). עָבְרָ֥ה (has passed) יְשֻׁעָתִֽי׃ (and my prosperity)
KJV (30:15)
Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud.
Inspired Version (30:16)
And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction have taken hold upon me.
Hebrew (30:16)
וְעַתָּ֗ה (And now) עָ֭לַי (within me); תִּשְׁתַּפֵּ֣ךְ (is poured out) נַפְשִׁ֑י (my soul) יֹ֭אחֲז֣וּנִי (grip me). יְמֵי־ (days) עֹֽנִי׃ (of affliction)
KJV (30:16)
And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction have taken hold upon me.
Inspired Version (30:17)
My bones are pierced in me in the night season; and my sinews take no rest.
Hebrew (30:17)
לַ֗יְלָה (Night) עֲ֭צָמַי (my bones), נִקַּ֣ר (pierces) מֵעָלָ֑י (. . .) וְ֝עֹרְקַ֗י (and my gnawing pains) לֹ֣א (never) יִשְׁכָּבֽוּן׃ (rest).
KJV (30:17)
My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest.
Inspired Version (30:18)
By the great force of my disease is my garment changed; it bindeth me about as the collar of my coat.
Hebrew (30:18)
בְּרָב־ (With great) כֹּ֭חַ (force) יִתְחַפֵּ֣שׂ (He grasps) לְבוּשִׁ֑י (my garment); כְּפִ֖י (by the collar) כֻתָּנְתִּ֣י (of my tunic). יַֽאַזְרֵֽנִי׃ (He seizes me)
KJV (30:18)
By the great force of my disease is my garment changed: it bindeth me about as the collar of my coat.
Inspired Version (30:19)
He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and ashes.
Hebrew (30:19)
הֹרָ֥נִי (He throws me) לַחֹ֑מֶר (into the mud), וָ֝אֶתְמַשֵּׁ֗ל (and I have become) כֶּעָפָ֥ר (like dust) וָאֵֽפֶר׃ (and ashes).
KJV (30:19)
He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and ashes.
Inspired Version (30:20)
I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me; I stand up, and thou regardest me not.
Hebrew (30:20)
אֲשַׁוַּ֣ע (for help), אֵ֭לֶיךָ (I cry out to You) וְלֹ֣א (but You do not) תַעֲנֵ֑נִי (answer); עָ֝מַ֗דְתִּי (when I stand up), וַתִּתְבֹּ֥נֶן (You merely look) בִּֽי׃ (at me).
KJV (30:20)
I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me not.
Inspired Version (30:21)
Thou art become cruel to me; with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me.
Hebrew (30:21)
תֵּהָפֵ֣ךְ (You have ruthlessly turned) לְאַכְזָ֣ר () לִ֑י (on me); בְּעֹ֖צֶם (with Your strong) יָדְךָ֣ (hand). תִשְׂטְמֵֽנִי׃ (You oppose me)
KJV (30:21)
Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me.
Inspired Version (30:22)
Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride upon it and dissolvest my substance.
Hebrew (30:22)
תִּשָּׂאֵ֣נִי (You snatch me up) אֶל־ (into) ר֭וּחַ (the wind) תַּרְכִּיבֵ֑נִי (and drive me [before it]); וּ֝תְמֹגְגֵ֗נִי (You toss me about) תְּשֻׁוֶּה׃ (in the storm).
KJV (30:22)
Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride upon it, and dissolvest my substance.
Inspired Version (30:23)
For I know that thou wilt bring me to death and to the house appointed for all living.
Hebrew (30:23)
כִּֽי־ (Yes), יָ֭דַעְתִּי (I know that) מָ֣וֶת ([to] death), תְּשִׁיבֵ֑נִי (You will bring me down) וּבֵ֖ית (to the place) מוֹעֵ֣ד (appointed) לְכָל־ (for all) חָֽי׃ (the living).
KJV (30:23)
For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.
Inspired Version (30:24)
Howbeit, he will not stretch out his hand to the grave though they cry in his destruction.
Hebrew (30:24)
KJV (30:24)
Howbeit he will not stretch out his hand to the grave, though they cry in his destruction.
Inspired Version (30:25)
Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? Was not my soul grieved for the poor?
Hebrew (30:25)
אִם־ (-) לֹ֣א (Have I not) בָ֭כִיתִי (wept) לִקְשֵׁה־ (for those in trouble) י֑וֹם (. . .)? עָֽגְמָ֥ה (not grieved) נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (Has my soul) לָאֶבְיֽוֹן׃ (for the needy)?
KJV (30:25)
Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor?
Inspired Version (30:26)
When I looked for good, then evil came unto me; and when I waited for light, there came darkness.
Hebrew (30:26)
כִּ֤י (But when) ט֣וֹב (good), קִ֭וִּיתִי (I hoped for) וַיָּ֣בֹא (came); רָ֑ע (evil) וַֽאֲיַחֲלָ֥ה (when I looked) לְ֝א֗וֹר (for light), וַיָּ֥בֹא (fell). אֹֽפֶל׃ (darkness)
KJV (30:26)
When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.
Inspired Version (30:27)
My bowels boiled and rested not; the days of affliction prevented me.
Hebrew (30:27)
KJV (30:27)
My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.
Inspired Version (30:28)
I went mourning without the sun; I stood up, and I cried in the congregation.
Hebrew (30:28)
קֹדֵ֣ר (blackened), הִ֭לַּכְתִּי (I go about) בְּלֹ֣א (but not) חַמָּ֑ה (by the sun). קַ֖מְתִּי (I stand up) בַקָּהָ֣ל (in the assembly) אֲשַׁוֵּֽעַ׃ (and cry for help).
KJV (30:28)
I went mourning without the sun: I stood up, and I cried in the congregation.
Inspired Version (30:29)
I am a brother to dragons and a companion to owls.
Hebrew (30:29)
KJV (30:29)
I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls.
Inspired Version (30:30)
My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat.
Hebrew (30:30)
KJV (30:30)
My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat.
Inspired Version (30:31)
My harp also is turned to mourning, and my organ into the voice of them that weep.
Hebrew (30:31)
וַיְהִ֣י (is tuned) לְ֭אֵבֶל (to mourning) כִּנֹּרִ֑י (My harp) וְ֝עֻגָבִ֗י (and my flute) לְק֣וֹל (to the sound) בֹּכִֽים׃ (of weeping).
KJV (30:31)
My harp also is turned to mourning, and my organ into the voice of them that weep.
Inspired Version (31:1)
I made a covenant with mine eyes. Why then should I think upon a maid?
Hebrew (31:1)
בְּ֭רִית (a covenant) כָּרַ֣תִּי (I have made) לְעֵינָ֑י (with my eyes). וּמָ֥ה (How then) אֶ֝תְבּוֹנֵ֗ן (could I gaze [with desire]) עַל־ (at) בְּתוּלָֽה׃ (a virgin)?
KJV (31:1)
I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
Inspired Version (31:2)
For what portion of God is there from above? And what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
Hebrew (31:2)
וּמֶ֤ה׀ (For what [is]) חֵ֣לֶק (the allotment) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (of God) מִמָּ֑עַל (from above), וְֽנַחֲלַ֥ת (or the heritage) שַׁ֝דַּ֗י (from the Almighty) מִמְּרֹמִֽים׃ (on high)?
KJV (31:2)
For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?
Inspired Version (31:3)
Is not destruction to the wicked and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?
Hebrew (31:3)
KJV (31:3)
Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity?
Inspired Version (31:4)
Doth not he see my ways and count all my steps?
Hebrew (31:4)
KJV (31:4)
Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps?
Inspired Version (31:5)
If I have walked with vanity or if my foot hath hasted to deceit,
Hebrew (31:5)
אִם־ (If) הָלַ֥כְתִּי (I have walked) עִם־ (in) שָׁ֑וְא (falsehood) וַתַּ֖חַשׁ (has rushed) עַל־ (to) מִרְמָ֣ה (deceit), רַגְלִֽי׃ (or my foot)
KJV (31:5)
If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;
Inspired Version (31:6)
Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity.
Hebrew (31:6)
יִשְׁקְלֵ֥נִי (let God weigh me) בְמֹאזְנֵי־ (scales), צֶ֑דֶק (with honest) וְיֵדַ֥ע (may know) אֱ֝ל֗וֹהַּ (that He) תֻּמָּתִֽי׃ (my integrity).
KJV (31:6)
Let me be weighed in an even balance that God may know mine integrity.
Inspired Version (31:7)
If my step hath turned out of the way, and mine heart walked after mine eyes, and if any blot hath cleaved to mine hands,
Hebrew (31:7)
אִ֥ם (If) תִּטֶּ֣ה (have turned) אַשֻּׁרִי֮ (my steps) מִנִּ֪י (from) הַ֫דָּ֥רֶךְ (the path), וְאַחַ֣ר (has followed) עֵ֭ינַי (my eyes), הָלַ֣ךְ (. . .) לִבִּ֑י (if my heart) וּ֝בְכַפַּ֗י (to my hands), דָּ֣בַק (has stuck) מֻאֽוּם׃פ (or if impurity)
KJV (31:7)
If my step hath turned out of the way, and mine heart walked after mine eyes, and if any blot hath cleaved to mine hands;
Inspired Version (31:8)
Then let me sow, and let another eat; yea, let my offspring be rooted out.
Hebrew (31:8)
אֶ֭זְרְעָה (what I have sown), וְאַחֵ֣ר (then may another) יֹאכֵ֑ל (eat) וְֽצֶאֱצָאַ֥י (and may my crops) יְשֹׁרָֽשׁוּ׃ (be uprooted).
KJV (31:8)
Then let me sow, and let another eat; yea, let my offspring be rooted out.
Inspired Version (31:9)
If mine heart have been deceived by a woman or if I have laid wait at my neighbor's door,
Hebrew (31:9)
KJV (31:9)
If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neighbor's door;
Inspired Version (31:10)
Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her.
Hebrew (31:10)
תִּטְחַ֣ן (grind [grain]) לְאַחֵ֣ר (for another), אִשְׁתִּ֑י (then may my own wife) וְ֝עָלֶ֗יהָ (with her). יִכְרְע֥וּן (sleep) אֲחֵרִֽין׃ (and may other men)
KJV (31:10)
Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her.
Inspired Version (31:11)
For this is a heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges.
Hebrew (31:11)
KJV (31:11)
For this is a heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges.
Inspired Version (31:12)
For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction and would root out all mine increase.
Hebrew (31:12)
כִּ֤י (For) אֵ֣שׁ (is a fire) הִ֭יא (it) עַד־ (down to) אֲבַדּ֣וֹן (Abaddon); תֹּאכֵ֑ל (that burns) וּֽבְכָל־ (my entire) תְּב֖וּאָתִ֣י (harvest). תְשָׁרֵֽשׁ׃ (it would root out)
KJV (31:12)
For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine increase.
Inspired Version (31:13)
If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant when they contended with me,
Hebrew (31:13)
אִם־ (If) אֶמְאַ֗ס (I have rejected) מִשְׁפַּ֣ט (the cause) עַ֭בְדִּי (of my manservant) וַאֲמָתִ֑י (or maidservant) בְּ֝רִבָ֗ם (when they made a complaint) עִמָּדִֽי׃ (against me),
KJV (31:13)
If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;
Inspired Version (31:14)
What then shall I do when God riseth up? And when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?
Hebrew (31:14)
וּמָ֣ה (what) אֶֽ֭עֱשֶׂה (will I do) כִּֽי־ (when) יָק֣וּם (rises to judge)? אֵ֑ל (God) וְכִֽי־ (when) יִ֝פְקֹ֗ד (called to account)? מָ֣ה (How) אֲשִׁיבֶֽנּוּ׃ (will I answer)
KJV (31:14)
What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?
Inspired Version (31:15)
Did not he that made me in the womb make him? And did not one fashion us in the womb?
Hebrew (31:15)
KJV (31:15)
Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?
Inspired Version (31:16)
If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Hebrew (31:16)
אִם־ (If) אֶ֭מְנַע (I have denied) מֵחֵ֣פֶץ (the desires) דַּלִּ֑ים (of the poor) וְעֵינֵ֖י (eyes) אַלְמָנָ֣ה (or allowed the widow’s) אֲכַלֶּֽה׃ (to fail),
KJV (31:16)
If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;
Inspired Version (31:17)
Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof,
Hebrew (31:17)
KJV (31:17)
Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof;
Inspired Version (31:18)
(For from my youth he was brought up with me, as with a father, and I have guided her from my mother's womb),
Hebrew (31:18)
כִּ֣י (though) מִ֭נְּעוּרַי (from my youth) גְּדֵלַ֣נִי (I reared him) כְאָ֑ב (as would a father), וּמִבֶּ֖טֶן (womb) אִמִּ֣י (and from my mother’s) אַנְחֶֽנָּה׃ (I guided [the widow])—
KJV (31:18)
(For from my youth he was brought up with me, as with a father, and I have guided her from my mother's womb;)
Inspired Version (31:19)
If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering,
Hebrew (31:19)
KJV (31:19)
If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering;
Inspired Version (31:20)
If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep,
Hebrew (31:20)
אִם־ (if) לֹ֣א (has not) בֵרֲכ֣וּנִי (blessed me) חֲלָצוֹ (his heart) וּמִגֵּ֥ז (with the fleece) כְּ֝בָשַׂי (of my sheep), יִתְחַמָּֽם׃ (for warming him)
KJV (31:20)
If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;
Inspired Version (31:21)
If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless when I saw my help in the gate,
Hebrew (31:21)
אִם־ (if) הֲנִיפ֣וֹתִי (I have lifted) עַל־ (against) יָת֣וֹם (the fatherless) יָדִ֑י (up my hand) כִּֽי־ (because) אֶרְאֶ֥ה (I saw) בַ֝שַּׁ֗עַר (in the gate), עֶזְרָתִֽי׃ (that I had support)
KJV (31:21)
If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:
Inspired Version (31:22)
Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade and mine arm be broken from the bone.
Hebrew (31:22)
כְּ֭תֵפִי (vvv) מִשִּׁכְמָ֣ה (from my shoulder) תִפּ֑וֹל (fall) וְ֝אֶזְרֹעִ֗י (then may my arm) מִקָּנָ֥ה (from its socket). תִשָּׁבֵֽר׃ (and be torn)
KJV (31:22)
Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.
Inspired Version (31:23)
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
Hebrew (31:23)
KJV (31:23)
For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
Inspired Version (31:24)
If I have made gold my hope or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence,
Hebrew (31:24)
אִם־ (If) שַׂ֣מְתִּי (I have put) זָהָ֣ב (in gold) כִּסְלִ֑י (my trust) וְ֝לַכֶּ֗תֶם (pure gold) אָמַ֥רְתִּי (or called) מִבְטַחִֽי׃ (my security),
KJV (31:24)
If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
Inspired Version (31:25)
If I rejoiced because my wealth was great and because mine hand had gotten much,
Hebrew (31:25)
KJV (31:25)
If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;
Inspired Version (31:26)
If I beheld the sun when it shined or the moon walking in brightness,
Hebrew (31:26)
KJV (31:26)
If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness;
Inspired Version (31:27)
And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand,
Hebrew (31:27)
וַיִּ֣פְתְּ (enticed) בַּסֵּ֣תֶר (was secretly) לִבִּ֑י (so that my heart) וַתִּשַּׁ֖ק (threw a kiss) יָדִ֣י (and my hand) לְפִֽי׃ (from my mouth),
KJV (31:27)
And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:
Inspired Version (31:28)
This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge; for I should have denied the God that is above.
Hebrew (31:28)
גַּם־ (would also be) ה֭וּא (this) עָוֺ֣ן (an iniquity) פְּלִילִ֑י (to be judged), כִּֽי־ (for) כִחַ֖שְׁתִּי (I would have denied) לָאֵ֣ל (God) מִמָּֽעַל׃ (on high).
KJV (31:28)
This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.
Inspired Version (31:29)
If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me or lifted up myself when evil found him;
Hebrew (31:29)
אִם־ (If) אֶ֭שְׂמַח (I have rejoiced) בְּפִ֣יד (ruin), מְשַׂנְאִ֑י (in my enemy’s) וְ֝הִתְעֹרַ֗רְתִּי (or exulted) כִּֽי־ (when) מְצָ֥אוֹ (befell him)— רָֽע׃ (evil)
KJV (31:29)
If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:
Inspired Version (31:30)
(Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul);
Hebrew (31:30)
KJV (31:30)
Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
Inspired Version (31:31)
If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh, that we had of his flesh! We cannot be satisfied;
Hebrew (31:31)
אִם־ (if) לֹ֣א (have not) אָ֭מְרוּ (said), מְתֵ֣י (the men) אָהֳלִ֑י (of my house) מִֽי־ (Who) יִתֵּ֥ן (is there) מִ֝בְּשָׂר֗וֹ (. . .) לֹ֣א (who has not) נִשְׂבָּֽע׃ (had his fill)?
KJV (31:31)
If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.
Inspired Version (31:32)
The stranger did not lodge in the street, but I opened my doors to the traveller;
Hebrew (31:32)
בַּ֭חוּץ (on the street), לֹא־ ([but] no) יָלִ֣ין (had to lodge) גֵּ֑ר (stranger) דְּ֝לָתַ֗י (for my door) לָאֹ֥רַח (to the traveler)— אֶפְתָּֽח׃ (has been open)
KJV (31:32)
The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveler.
Inspired Version (31:33)
If I covered my transgressions, as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom;
Hebrew (31:33)
אִם־ (if) כִּסִּ֣יתִי (I have covered) כְאָדָ֣ם (like Adam) פְּשָׁעָ֑י (my transgressions) לִטְמ֖וֹן (by hiding) בְּחֻבִּ֣י (in my heart), עֲוֺֽנִי׃ (my guilt)
KJV (31:33)
If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom:
Inspired Version (31:34)
Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence and went not out of the door?
Hebrew (31:34)
כִּ֤י (because) אֶֽעֱר֨וֹץ׀ (feared) הָ֘מ֤וֹן (the crowds) רַבָּ֗ה (I greatly) וּבוּז־ (and the contempt) מִשְׁפָּח֥וֹת (of the clans) יְחִתֵּ֑נִי (terrified me), וָ֝אֶדֹּ֗ם (so that I kept silent) לֹא־ (and would not) אֵ֥צֵא (go outside) פָֽתַח׃ (. . .)—
KJV (31:34)
Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?
Inspired Version (31:35)
Oh, that one would hear me! Behold, my desire is that the Almighty would answer me and that mine adversary had written a book.
Hebrew (31:35)
KJV (31:35)
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book.
Inspired Version (31:36)
Surely I would take it upon my shoulder and bind it as a crown to me.
Hebrew (31:36)
אִם־ (Surely) לֹ֣א (. . .) עַל־ (on) שִׁ֭כְמִי (my shoulder) אֶשָּׂאֶ֑נּוּ (I would carry it) אֶֽעֶנְדֶ֖נּוּ (and wear) עֲטָר֣וֹת (it like a crown). לִֽי׃ ()
KJV (31:36)
Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me.
Inspired Version (31:37)
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Hebrew (31:37)
מִסְפַּ֣ר (account) צְ֭עָדַי (of all my steps); אַגִּידֶ֑נּוּ (I would give) כְּמוֹ־ (like) נָ֝גִ֗יד (a prince).) אֲקָרֲבֶֽנּוּ׃ (I would approach Him)
KJV (31:37)
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Inspired Version (31:38)
If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain,
Hebrew (31:38)
אִם־ (if) עָ֭לַי (against me) אַדְמָתִ֣י (my land) תִזְעָ֑ק (cries out) וְ֝יַ֗חַד (together), תְּלָמֶ֥יהָ (and its furrows) יִבְכָּיֽוּן׃ (weep)
KJV (31:38)
If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain;
Inspired Version (31:39)
If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners thereof to lose their life,
Hebrew (31:39)
אִם־ (if) כֹּ֭חָהּ (its produce) אָכַ֣לְתִּי (I have devoured) בְלִי־ (without) כָ֑סֶף (payment) וְנֶ֖פֶשׁ (or broken the spirit) בְּעָלֶ֣יהָ (of its tenants), הִפָּֽחְתִּי׃ (. . .)
KJV (31:39)
If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners thereof to lose their life:
Inspired Version (31:40)
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
Hebrew (31:40)
KJV (31:40)
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
Inspired Version (32:1)
So these three men ceased to answer Job because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Hebrew (32:1)
וַֽיִּשְׁבְּת֡וּ (stopped) שְׁלֹ֤שֶׁת (three) הָאֲנָשִׁ֣ים (men) הָ֭אֵלֶּה (So these) מֵעֲנ֣וֹת (answering) אֶת־ (-) אִיּ֑וֹב (Job), כִּ֤י (because) ה֖וּא (he) צַדִּ֣יק (was righteous) בְּעֵינָֽיו׃פ (in his own eyes).
KJV (32:1)
So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
Inspired Version (32:2)
Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram; against Job was his wrath kindled because he justified himself rather than God.
Hebrew (32:2)
וַיִּ֤חַר (This kindled) אַ֨ף׀ (the anger) אֱלִיה֣וּא (of Elihu) בֶן־ (son) בַּרַכְאֵ֣ל (of Barachel) הַבּוּזִי֮ (the Buzite), מִמִּשְׁפַּ֪חַ֫ת (of the family) רָ֥ם (of Ram). בְּ֭אִיּוֹב (against Job) חָרָ֣ה (He burned) אַפּ֑וֹ (with anger) עַֽל־ (for) צַדְּק֥וֹ (justifying) נַ֝פְשׁ֗וֹ (himself) מֵאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (rather than God),
KJV (32:2)
Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
Inspired Version (32:3)
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled because they had found no answer and yet had condemned Job.
Hebrew (32:3)
KJV (32:3)
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Inspired Version (32:4)
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken because they were elder than he.
Hebrew (32:4)
וֶֽאֱלִיה֗וּ (Now Elihu) חִכָּ֣ה (had waited) אֶת־ (-) אִ֭יּוֹב (to Job) בִּדְבָרִ֑ים (to speak) כִּ֤י (because) זְֽקֵנִים־ (were older) הֵ֖מָּה (the others) מִמֶּ֣נּוּ (than he) לְיָמִֽים׃ (-).
KJV (32:4)
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
Inspired Version (32:5)
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
Hebrew (32:5)
וַיַּ֤רְא (saw) אֱלִיה֗וּא (But when he) כִּ֘י (that) אֵ֤ין (had no) מַעֲנֶ֗ה (further reply) בְּ֭פִי (. . .), שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת (the three) הָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים (men) וַיִּ֥חַר (was kindled). אַפּֽוֹ׃פ (his anger)
KJV (32:5)
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
Inspired Version (32:6)
And Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore, I was afraid and durst not show you mine opinion.
Hebrew (32:6)
וַיַּ֤עַן׀ (declared): אֱלִיה֖וּא (So Elihu) בֶן־ (son) בַּֽרַכְאֵ֥ל (of Barachel) הַבּוּזִ֗י (the Buzite) וַיֹּ֫אמַ֥ר (. . .) צָ֘עִ֤יר (am young) אֲנִ֣י (I) לְ֭יָמִים (in years), וְאַתֶּ֣ם (while you) יְשִׁישִׁ֑ים (are old); עַל־ (that is why) כֵּ֖ן (. . .) זָחַ֥לְתִּי (I was timid) וָֽאִירָ֓א׀ (and afraid) מֵחַוֺּ֖ת (to tell you) דֵּעִ֣י (what I know) אֶתְכֶֽם׃ (-).
KJV (32:6)
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion.
Inspired Version (32:7)
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
Hebrew (32:7)
אָ֭מַרְתִּי (I thought) יָמִ֣ים (that age) יְדַבֵּ֑רוּ (should speak), וְרֹ֥ב (and many) שָׁ֝נִ֗ים (years) יֹדִ֥יעוּ (should teach) חָכְמָֽה׃ (wisdom).
KJV (32:7)
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
Inspired Version (32:8)
But there is a spirit in man; and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Hebrew (32:8)
אָ֭כֵן (But) רֽוּחַ־ (a spirit) הִ֣יא ([there is]) בֶאֱנ֑וֹשׁ (in a man), וְנִשְׁמַ֖ת (the breath) שַׁדַּ֣י (of the Almighty), תְּבִינֵֽם׃ (that gives him understanding).
KJV (32:8)
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Inspired Version (32:9)
Great men are not always wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.
Hebrew (32:9)
לֹֽא־ (It is not only) רַבִּ֥ים (the old) יֶחְכָּ֑מוּ (who are wise), וּ֝זְקֵנִ֗ים (or the elderly) יָבִ֥ינוּ (who understand) מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (justice).
KJV (32:9)
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Inspired Version (32:10)
Therefore, I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.
Hebrew (32:10)
KJV (32:10)
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.
Inspired Version (32:11)
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons whilst ye searched out what to say.
Hebrew (32:11)
הֵ֤ן (Indeed), הוֹחַ֨לְתִּי (I waited) לְֽדִבְרֵיכֶ֗ם (while you spoke); אָ֭זִין (I listened) עַד־ (to) תְּב֥וּנֹֽתֵיכֶ֑ם (your reasoning); עַֽד־ (as) תַּחְקְר֥וּן (you searched) מִלִּֽין׃ (for words),
KJV (32:11)
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Inspired Version (32:12)
Yea, I attended unto you; and behold, there was none of you that convinced Job or that answered his words,
Hebrew (32:12)
וְעָֽדֵיכֶ֗ם (. . .). אֶתְבּ֫וֹנָ֥ן (I paid you full attention) וְהִנֵּ֤ה (. . .) אֵ֣ין (But no one) לְאִיּ֣וֹב (proved Job) מוֹכִ֑יחַ (wrong); עוֹנֶ֖ה (you rebutted) אֲמָרָ֣יו (his arguments). מִכֶּֽם׃ (not one of)
KJV (32:12)
Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
Inspired Version (32:13)
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom; God thrusteth him down, not man.
Hebrew (32:13)
פֶּן־ (So do not) תֹּ֣֭אמְרוּ (claim), מָצָ֣אנוּ (We have found) חָכְמָ֑ה (wisdom); אֵ֖ל (let God), יִדְּפֶ֣נּוּ (refute him). לֹא־ (not) אִֽישׁ׃ (man),
KJV (32:13)
Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
Inspired Version (32:14)
Now he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Hebrew (32:14)
וְלֹא־ (But Job has not) עָרַ֣ךְ (directed) אֵלַ֣י (against me), מִלִּ֑ין ([his] words) וּ֝בְאִמְרֵיכֶ֗ם (with your arguments). לֹ֣א (and I will not) אֲשִׁיבֶֽנּוּ׃ (answer him)
KJV (32:14)
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Inspired Version (32:15)
They were amazed; they answered no more; they left off speaking.
Hebrew (32:15)
KJV (32:15)
They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
Inspired Version (32:16)
When I had waited (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more),
Hebrew (32:16)
וְ֭הוֹחַלְתִּי (Must I wait), כִּי־ (now that) לֹ֣א (they are silent) יְדַבֵּ֑רוּ (. . .), כִּ֥י (now that) עָ֝מְד֗וּ (they stand) לֹא־ (and no) עָ֥נוּ (reply)? עֽוֹד׃ (longer)
KJV (32:16)
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
Inspired Version (32:17)
I said, I will answer also my part; I also will show mine opinion.
Hebrew (32:17)
KJV (32:17)
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show mine opinion.
Inspired Version (32:18)
For I am full of matter; the spirit within me constraineth me.
Hebrew (32:18)
כִּ֭י (For) מָלֵ֣תִי (I am full of) מִלִּ֑ים (words), הֱ֝צִיקַ֗תְנִי (compels me). ר֣וּחַ (and my spirit) בִּטְנִֽי׃ (within me)
KJV (32:18)
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
Inspired Version (32:19)
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
Hebrew (32:19)
הִנֵּֽה־ (Behold), בִטְנִ֗י (my belly) כְּיַ֥יִן (wine); לֹא־ (vvv) יִפָּתֵ֑חַ (is like unvented) כְּאֹב֥וֹת (wineskin). חֲ֝דָשִׁ֗ים (like a new) יִבָּקֵֽעַ׃ (it is about to burst)
KJV (32:19)
Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
Inspired Version (32:20)
I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.
Hebrew (32:20)
אֲדַבְּרָ֥ה (I must speak) וְיִֽרְוַֽח־ (and find relief) לִ֑י (); אֶפְתַּ֖ח (I must open) שְׂפָתַ֣י (my lips) וְאֶֽעֱנֶֽה׃ (and respond).
KJV (32:20)
I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
Inspired Version (32:21)
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person; neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
Hebrew (32:21)
KJV (32:21)
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
Inspired Version (32:22)
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing, my Maker would soon take me away.
Hebrew (32:22)
כִּ֤י (For) לֹ֣א (I do not) יָדַ֣עְתִּי (know how) אֲכַנֶּ֑ה (to flatter), כִּ֝מְעַ֗ט (in an instant). יִשָּׂאֵ֥נִי (would remove me) עֹשֵֽׂנִי׃ (or my Maker)
KJV (32:22)
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
Inspired Version (33:1)
Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
Hebrew (33:1)
וְֽאוּלָ֗ם (But) שְׁמַֽע־ (hear) נָ֣א (now), אִיּ֣וֹב (O Job), מִלָּ֑י (my speech), וְֽכָל־ (to all) דְּבָרַ֥י (my words). הַאֲזִֽינָה׃ (and listen)
KJV (33:1)
Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
Inspired Version (33:2)
Behold, now I have opened my mouth; my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
Hebrew (33:2)
הִנֵּה־ (Behold) נָ֭א (. . .), פָּתַ֣חְתִּי (I will open) פִ֑י (my mouth); דִּבְּרָ֖ה (my address) לְשׁוֹנִ֣י (of my tongue). בְחִכִּֽי׃ (is on the tip)
KJV (33:2)
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
Inspired Version (33:3)
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart; and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
Hebrew (33:3)
יֹֽשֶׁר־ (are from an upright) לִבִּ֥י (heart), אֲמָרָ֑י (My words) וְדַ֥עַת (what I know). שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י (and my lips) בָּר֥וּר (sincerely) מִלֵּֽלוּ׃ (speak)
KJV (33:3)
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
Inspired Version (33:4)
The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Hebrew (33:4)
רֽוּחַ־ (The Spirit) אֵ֥ל (of God) עָשָׂ֑תְנִי (has made me), וְנִשְׁמַ֖ת (and the breath) שַׁדַּ֣י (of the Almighty) תְּחַיֵּֽנִי׃ (gives me life).
KJV (33:4)
The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Inspired Version (33:5)
If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me; stand up.
Hebrew (33:5)
אִם־ (if) תּוּכַ֥ל (you can); הֲשִׁיבֵ֑נִי (Refute me) עֶרְכָ֥ה (prepare your case) לְ֝פָנַ֗י (and confront me) הִתְיַצָּֽבָה׃ (. . .).
KJV (33:5)
If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.
Inspired Version (33:6)
Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead; I also am formed out of the clay.
Hebrew (33:6)
KJV (33:6)
Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay.
Inspired Version (33:7)
Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid; neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.
Hebrew (33:7)
הִנֵּ֣ה (Surely) אֵ֭מָתִי (fear of me) לֹ֣א (no) תְבַעֲתֶ֑ךָּ (should terrify you); וְ֝אַכְפִּ֗י (will my hand) עָלֶ֥יךָ (upon you). לֹא־ (nor) יִכְבָּֽד׃ (be heavy)
KJV (33:7)
Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.
Inspired Version (33:8)
Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,
Hebrew (33:8)
אַ֭ךְ (Surely) אָמַ֣רְתָּ (you have spoken) בְאָזְנָ֑י (in my hearing), וְק֖וֹל (. . .) מִלִּ֣ין (these very words): אֶשְׁמָֽע׃ (and I have heard)
KJV (33:8)
Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,
Inspired Version (33:9)
I am clean without transgression; I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.
Hebrew (33:9)
KJV (33:9)
I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.
Inspired Version (33:10)
Behold, he findeth occasions against me; he counteth me for his enemy;
Hebrew (33:10)
הֵ֣ן (Yet) תְּ֭נוּאוֹת (occasions) עָלַ֣י (against me); יִמְצָ֑א ([God] finds) יַחְשְׁבֵ֖נִי (He counts me) לְאוֹיֵ֣ב (enemy). לֽוֹ׃ (as His)
KJV (33:10)
Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,
Inspired Version (33:11)
He putteth my feet in the stocks; he marketh all my paths.
Hebrew (33:11)
יָשֵׂ֣ם (He puts) בַּסַּ֣ד (in the stocks); רַגְלָ֑י (my feet) יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר (He watches over) כָּל־ (all) אָרְחֹתָֽי׃ (my paths).
KJV (33:11)
He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.
Inspired Version (33:12)
Behold, in this thou art not just; I will answer thee that God is greater than man.
Hebrew (33:12)
הֶן־ (Behold), זֹ֣את (in this matter). לֹא־ (you are not) צָדַ֣קְתָּ (right) אֶעֱנֶ֑ךָּ (I will answer you), כִּֽי־ (for) יִרְבֶּ֥ה (is greater) אֱ֝ל֗וֹהַ (God) מֵאֱנֽוֹשׁ׃ (than man).
KJV (33:12)
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
Inspired Version (33:13)
Why dost thou strive against him? For he giveth not account of any of his matters.
Hebrew (33:13)
KJV (33:13)
Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
Inspired Version (33:14)
For God speaketh once, yea twice; yet man perceiveth it not.
Hebrew (33:14)
כִּֽי־ (For) בְאַחַ֥ת (in one [way]) יְדַבֶּר־ (speaks) אֵ֑ל (God) וּ֝בִשְׁתַּ֗יִם (and in another), לֹ֣א ([yet] no one) יְשׁוּרֶֽנָּה׃ (notices).
KJV (33:14)
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
Inspired Version (33:15)
In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men in slumberings upon the bed,
Hebrew (33:15)
בַּחֲל֤וֹם׀ (In a dream), חֶזְי֬וֹן (in a vision) לַ֗יְלָה (in the night), בִּנְפֹ֣ל (falls) תַּ֭רְדֵּמָה (when deep sleep) עַל־ (upon) אֲנָשִׁ֑ים (men) בִּ֝תְנוּמ֗וֹת (as they slumber) עֲלֵ֣י (on) מִשְׁכָּֽב׃ (their beds),
KJV (33:15)
In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
Inspired Version (33:16)
Then he openeth the ears of men and sealeth their instruction,
Hebrew (33:16)
אָ֣ז (-) יִ֭גְלֶה (He opens) אֹ֣זֶן (their ears) אֲנָשִׁ֑ים (. . .) וּבְמֹ֖סָרָ֣ם (with warnings) יַחְתֹּֽם׃ (and terrifies them)
KJV (33:16)
Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
Inspired Version (33:17)
That he may withdraw man from his purpose and hide pride from man.
Hebrew (33:17)
KJV (33:17)
That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
Inspired Version (33:18)
He keepeth back his soul from the pit and his life from perishing by the sword.
Hebrew (33:18)
יַחְשֹׂ֣ךְ (to preserve) נַ֭פְשׁוֹ (his soul) מִנִּי־ (from) שָׁ֑חַת (the Pit) וְ֝חַיָּת֗וֹ (and his life) מֵעֲבֹ֥ר (from perishing) בַּשָּֽׁלַח׃ (by the sword).
KJV (33:18)
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
Inspired Version (33:19)
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed and the multitude of his bones with strong pain,
Hebrew (33:19)
וְהוּכַ֣ח (A man is also chastened) בְּ֭מַכְאוֹב (with pain) עַל־ (on) מִשְׁכָּב֑וֹ (his bed) וְרִיב (distress) עֲצָמָ֣יו (in his bones), אֵתָֽן׃ (and constant)
KJV (33:19)
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
Inspired Version (33:20)
So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
Hebrew (33:20)
וְזִֽהֲמַ֣תּוּ (detests) חַיָּת֣וֹ (so that he) לָ֑חֶם (his bread), וְ֝נַפְשׁ֗וֹ (and his soul) מַאֲכַ֥ל (food). תַּאֲוָֽה׃ ([loathes] his favorite)
KJV (33:20)
So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
Inspired Version (33:21)
His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
Hebrew (33:21)
יִ֣כֶל (wastes away) בְּשָׂר֣וֹ (His flesh) מֵרֹ֑אִי (from sight), וּשְׁפִי (protrude). עַ֝צְמוֹתָ֗יו (bones) לֹ֣א (and his hidden) רֻאּֽוּ׃ (. . .)
KJV (33:21)
His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
Inspired Version (33:22)
Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
Hebrew (33:22)
וַתִּקְרַ֣ב (draws near) לַשַּׁ֣חַת (to the Pit), נַפְשׁ֑וֹ (He) וְ֝חַיָּת֗וֹ (and his life) לַֽמְמִתִֽים׃ (to the messengers of death).
KJV (33:22)
Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
Inspired Version (33:23)
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness,
Hebrew (33:23)
KJV (33:23)
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness:
Inspired Version (33:24)
Then he is gracious unto him and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom.
Hebrew (33:24)
וַיְחֻנֶּ֗נּוּ (to be gracious) וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (to him and say), פְּ֭דָעֵהוּ (Spare him) מֵרֶ֥דֶת (from going down) שָׁ֗חַת (to the Pit); מָצָ֥אתִי (I have found) כֹֽפֶר׃ (his ransom),
KJV (33:24)
Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.
Inspired Version (33:25)
His flesh shall be fresher than a child's; he shall return to the days of his youth;
Hebrew (33:25)
רֻֽטֲפַ֣שׁ (is refreshed) בְּשָׂר֣וֹ (then his flesh) מִנֹּ֑עַר (like a child’s); יָ֝שׁ֗וּב (he returns) לִימֵ֥י (to the days) עֲלוּמָֽיו׃ (of his youth).
KJV (33:25)
His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth:
Inspired Version (33:26)
He shall pray unto God, and he will be favorable unto him; and he shall see his face with joy, for he will render unto man his righteousness.
Hebrew (33:26)
יֶעְתַּ֤ר (He prays) אֶל־ (to) אֱל֨וֹהַּ׀ (God) וַיִּרְצֵ֗הוּ (and finds favor); וַיַּ֣רְא (he sees) פָּ֭נָיו ([God’s] face) בִּתְרוּעָ֑ה (and shouts for joy), וַיָּ֥שֶׁב (and God restores) לֶ֝אֱנ֗וֹשׁ (to that man). צִדְקָתֽוֹ׃ (His righteousness)
KJV (33:26)
He shall pray unto God, and he will be favorable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
Inspired Version (33:27)
He looketh upon men; and if any say, I have sinned and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not,
Hebrew (33:27)
יָשֹׁ֤ר׀ (Then he sings) עַל־ (before) אֲנָשִׁ֗ים (men) וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (with these words): חָ֭טָאתִי (I have sinned) וְיָשָׁ֥ר (what was right); הֶעֱוֵ֗יתִי (and perverted) וְלֹא־ (yet I did not) שָׁ֥וָה (get what I deserved) לִֽי׃ ().
KJV (33:27)
He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
Inspired Version (33:28)
He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
Hebrew (33:28)
פָּדָ֣ה (He redeemed) נַפְשִׁי (my soul) מֵעֲבֹ֣ר (from going down) בַּשָּׁ֑חַת (to the Pit), וְחַיָּתִי (and I will live) בָּא֥וֹר (the light). תִּרְאֶֽה׃ (to see)
KJV (33:28)
He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
Inspired Version (33:29)
Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,
Hebrew (33:29)
KJV (33:29)
Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,
Inspired Version (33:30)
To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
Hebrew (33:30)
לְהָשִׁ֣יב (to bring back) נַ֭פְשׁוֹ (his soul) מִנִּי־ (from) שָׁ֑חַת (the Pit), לֵ֝א֗וֹר (that he may be enlightened) בְּא֣וֹר (with the light) הַֽחַיִּים׃ (of life).
KJV (33:30)
To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
Inspired Version (33:31)
Mark well, O Job; hearken unto me; hold thy peace, and I will speak.
Hebrew (33:31)
הַקְשֵׁ֖ב (Pay attention), אִיּ֥וֹב (Job), שְֽׁמַֽע־ (and listen) לִ֑י (to me); הַ֝חֲרֵ֗שׁ (be silent), וְאָנֹכִ֥י (and I) אֲדַבֵּֽר׃ (will speak).
KJV (33:31)
Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
Inspired Version (33:32)
If thou hast anything to say, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify thee.
Hebrew (33:32)
אִם־ (But if) יֵשׁ־ (you have) מִלִּ֥ין (something to say), הֲשִׁיבֵ֑נִי (answer me); דַּ֝בֵּ֗ר (speak up), כִּֽי־ (for) חָפַ֥צְתִּי (I would like) צַדְּקֶֽךָּ׃ (to vindicate you).
KJV (33:32)
If thou hast anything to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
Inspired Version (33:33)
If not, hearken unto me; hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
Hebrew (33:33)
אִם־ (But if) אַ֭יִן (not), אַתָּ֥ה (. . .) שְֽׁמַֽע־ (then listen) לִ֑י (to me); הַ֝חֲרֵ֗שׁ (be quiet), וַאֲאַלֶּפְךָ֥ (and I will teach) חָכְמָֽה׃ס (you wisdom).
KJV (33:33)
If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
Inspired Version (34:1)
Furthermore, Elihu answered and said,
Hebrew (34:1)
KJV (34:1)
Furthermore Elihu answered and said,
Inspired Version (34:2)
Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Hebrew (34:2)
שִׁמְע֣וּ (Hear) חֲכָמִ֣ים (O wise men); מִלָּ֑י (my words), וְ֝יֹדְעִ֗ים (O men of learning). הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ (give ear) לִֽי׃ (to me),
KJV (34:2)
Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Inspired Version (34:3)
For the ear trieth words as the mouth tasteth meat.
Hebrew (34:3)
KJV (34:3)
For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
Inspired Version (34:4)
Let us choose to us judgment; let us know among ourselves what is good.
Hebrew (34:4)
מִשְׁפָּ֥ט (what is right); נִבְחֲרָה־ (Let us choose) לָּ֑נוּ (for ourselves) נֵדְעָ֖ה (let us learn) בֵינֵ֣ינוּ (together) מַה־ (what) טּֽוֹב׃ (is good).
KJV (34:4)
Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.
Inspired Version (34:5)
For Job hath said, I am righteous; and God hath taken away my judgment.
Hebrew (34:5)
כִּֽי־ (For) אָ֭מַר (has declared), אִיּ֣וֹב (Job) צָדַ֑קְתִּי (I am righteous), וְ֝אֵ֗ל (yet God) הֵסִ֥יר (has deprived me of) מִשְׁפָּטִֽי׃ (justice).
KJV (34:5)
For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.
Inspired Version (34:6)
Should I lie against my right? My wound is incurable without transgression.
Hebrew (34:6)
KJV (34:6)
Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.
Inspired Version (34:7)
What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water,
Hebrew (34:7)
מִי־ (What) גֶ֥בֶר (man) כְּאִיּ֑וֹב (is like Job), יִֽשְׁתֶּה־ ([who] drinks up) לַּ֥עַג (derision) כַּמָּֽיִם׃ (like water)?
KJV (34:7)
What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?
Inspired Version (34:8)
Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men?
Hebrew (34:8)
וְאָרַ֣ח (He keeps) לְ֭חֶבְרָה (company) עִם־ (with) פֹּ֣עֲלֵי (evildoers) אָ֑וֶן (. . .) וְ֝לָלֶ֗כֶת (and walks) עִם־ (with) אַנְשֵׁי־ (men). רֶֽשַׁע׃ (wicked)
KJV (34:8)
Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
Inspired Version (34:9)
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Hebrew (34:9)
כִּֽי־ (For) אָ֭מַר (he has said), לֹ֣א (nothing) יִסְכָּן־ (It profits) גָּ֑בֶר (a man) בִּ֝רְצֹת֗וֹ (that he should delight) עִם־ (in) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (God).
KJV (34:9)
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Inspired Version (34:10)
Therefore, hearken unto me, ye men of understanding; far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Hebrew (34:10)
לָכֵ֤ן׀ (Therefore) אַ֥נֲשֵׁ֥י (O men) לֵבָ֗ב (of understanding). שִׁמְע֫וּ (listen) לִ֥י (to me), חָלִ֖לָה (Far be it) לָאֵ֥ל (from God) מֵרֶ֗שַׁע (to do wrong), וְשַׁדַּ֥י (and from the Almighty) מֵעָֽוֶל׃ (to act unjustly).
KJV (34:10)
Therefore hearken unto me ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Inspired Version (34:11)
For the work of a man shall he render unto him and cause every man to find according to his ways.
Hebrew (34:11)
כִּ֤י (For) פֹ֣עַל (according to a man’s deeds) אָ֭דָם (vvv) יְשַׁלֶּם־ (He repays) ל֑וֹ (him); וּֽכְאֹ֥רַח (ways) אִ֝֗ישׁ (according to a man’s) יַמְצִאֶֽנּוּ׃ (He brings consequences).
KJV (34:11)
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
Inspired Version (34:12)
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly; neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
Hebrew (34:12)
אַף־ (Indeed), אָמְנָ֗ם (it is true) אֵ֥ל (that God) לֹֽא־ (does not) יַרְשִׁ֑יעַ (act wickedly), וְ֝שַׁדַּ֗י (and the Almighty) לֹֽא־ (does not) יְעַוֵּ֥ת (pervert) מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (justice).
KJV (34:12)
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
Inspired Version (34:13)
Who hath given him a charge over the earth? Or who hath disposed the whole world?
Hebrew (34:13)
KJV (34:13)
Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
Inspired Version (34:14)
If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath,
Hebrew (34:14)
KJV (34:14)
If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
Inspired Version (34:15)
All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Hebrew (34:15)
KJV (34:15)
All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Inspired Version (34:16)
If now thou hast understanding, hear this; hearken to the voice of my words.
Hebrew (34:16)
KJV (34:16)
If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Inspired Version (34:17)
Shall even he that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
Hebrew (34:17)
הַאַ֬ף (Could) שׂוֹנֵ֣א (one who hates) מִשְׁפָּ֣ט (justice) יַחֲב֑וֹשׁ (govern)? וְאִם־ (. . .) צַדִּ֖יק (the just) כַּבִּ֣יר (and mighty One), תַּרְשִֽׁיעַ׃ (Will you condemn)
KJV (34:17)
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
Inspired Version (34:18)
Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked, and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
Hebrew (34:18)
הַאֲמֹ֣ר (who says) לְמֶ֣לֶךְ (to kings), בְּלִיָּ֑עַל ([You are] worthless)! רָ֝שָׁ֗ע ([You are] wicked),’ אֶל־ (and to) נְדִיבִֽים׃ (nobles),
KJV (34:18)
Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
Inspired Version (34:19)
How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? For they all are the work of his hands.
Hebrew (34:19)
KJV (34:19)
How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
Inspired Version (34:20)
In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight and pass away; and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.
Hebrew (34:20)
רֶ֤גַע׀ (in an instant), יָמֻתוּ֮ (They die) וַחֲצ֪וֹת (in the middle) לָ֥יְלָה (of the night). יְגֹעֲשׁ֣וּ (convulse) עָ֣ם (The people) וְיַעֲבֹ֑רוּ (and pass away); וְיָסִ֥ירוּ (are removed) אַ֝בִּ֗יר (the mighty) לֹ֣א (without) בְיָֽד׃ (human hand).
KJV (34:20)
In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.
Inspired Version (34:21)
For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
Hebrew (34:21)
KJV (34:21)
For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
Inspired Version (34:22)
There is no darkness nor shadow of death where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Hebrew (34:22)
אֵֽין־ (There is no) חֹ֭שֶׁךְ (darkness) וְאֵ֣ין ([or]) צַלְמָ֑וֶת (deep shadow) לְהִסָּ֥תֶר (can hide). שָׁ֝֗ם (where) פֹּ֣עֲלֵי (the workers) אָֽוֶן׃ (of iniquity)
KJV (34:22)
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Inspired Version (34:23)
For he will not lay upon man more than right, that he should enter into judgment with God.
Hebrew (34:23)
KJV (34:23)
For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
Inspired Version (34:24)
He shall break in pieces mighty men without number and set others in their stead.
Hebrew (34:24)
יָרֹ֣עַ (He shatters) כַּבִּירִ֣ים (the mighty) לֹא־ (without) חֵ֑קֶר (inquiry) וַיַּעֲמֵ֖ד (and sets up) אֲחֵרִ֣ים (others) תַּחְתָּֽם׃ (in their place).
KJV (34:24)
He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
Inspired Version (34:25)
Therefore, he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night so that they are destroyed.
Hebrew (34:25)
לָכֵ֗ן (Therefore), יַ֭כִּיר (He recognizes) מַעְבָּֽדֵיהֶ֑ם (their deeds); וְהָ֥פַךְ (He overthrows [them]) לַ֝֗יְלָה (in the night) וְיִדַּכָּֽאוּ׃ (and they are crushed).
KJV (34:25)
Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
Inspired Version (34:26)
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others,
Hebrew (34:26)
תַּֽחַת־ (for) רְשָׁעִ֥ים (their wickedness) סְפָקָ֗ם (He strikes them) בִּמְק֥וֹם (in full) רֹאִֽים׃ (view),
KJV (34:26)
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
Inspired Version (34:27)
Because they turned back from him and would not consider any of his ways,
Hebrew (34:27)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (because) עַל־ (. . .) כֵּ֭ן (. . .) סָ֣רוּ (they turned aside) מֵֽאַחֲרָ֑יו (from Him) וְכָל־ (for any) דְּ֝רָכָ֗יו (of His ways). לֹ֣א (and had no) הִשְׂכִּֽילוּ׃ (regard)
KJV (34:27)
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
Inspired Version (34:28)
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him; and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
Hebrew (34:28)
לְהָבִ֣יא (to come) עָ֭לָיו (before Him), צַֽעֲקַת־ (They caused the cry) דָּ֑ל (of the poor) וְצַעֲקַ֖ת (the outcry) עֲנִיִּ֣ים (of the afflicted). יִשְׁמָֽע׃ (and He heard)
KJV (34:28)
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
Inspired Version (34:29)
When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him, whether it be done against a nation or against a man only?
Hebrew (34:29)
וְה֤וּא (But when He) יַשְׁקִ֨ט׀ (remains silent), וּמִ֥י (who) יַרְשִׁ֗עַ (can condemn Him)? וְיַסְתֵּ֣ר (When He hides) פָּ֭נִים (His face), וּמִ֣י (who) יְשׁוּרֶ֑נּוּ (can see Him)? וְעַל־ (Yet He watches over) גּ֖וֹי (and nation) וְעַל־ (. . .), אָדָ֣ם (man) יָֽחַד׃ (both)
KJV (34:29)
When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
Inspired Version (34:30)
That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Hebrew (34:30)
מִ֭מְּלֹךְ (should not rule) אָדָ֥ם (men) חָנֵ֗ף (that godless) מִמֹּ֥קְשֵׁי (or lay snares) עָֽם׃ (for the people).
KJV (34:30)
That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
Inspired Version (34:31)
Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement; I will not offend any more.
Hebrew (34:31)
כִּֽי־ (Suppose) אֶל־ (to) אֵ֭ל (God), הֶאָמַ֥ר (someone says) נָשָׂ֗אתִי (I have endured my punishment); לֹ֣א (no more). אֶחְבֹּֽל׃ (I will offend)
KJV (34:31)
Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
Inspired Version (34:32)
That which I see not teach thou me; if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
Hebrew (34:32)
בִּלְעֲדֵ֣י (what I cannot) אֶ֭חֱזֶה (see); אַתָּ֣ה (. . .) הֹרֵ֑נִי (Teach me) אִֽם־ (if) עָ֥וֶל (wrong), פָּ֝עַ֗לְתִּי (I have done) לֹ֣א (I will not) אֹסִֽיף׃ (do it again).
KJV (34:32)
That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
Inspired Version (34:33)
Should it be according to thy mind? He will recompense it--whether thou refuse or whether thou choose--and not I; therefore, speak what thou knowest.
Hebrew (34:33)
הַֽמֵעִמְּךָ֬ (on your own terms) יְשַׁלְמֶ֨נָּה (Should God repay you) כִּֽי־ (when) מָאַ֗סְתָּ (you have disavowed Him) כִּי־ (. . .)? אַתָּ֣ה (You) תִבְחַ֣ר (must choose), וְלֹא־ (not) אָ֑נִי (I); וּֽמַה־ (what) יָדַ֥עְתָּ (you know). דַבֵּֽר׃ (so tell me)
KJV (34:33)
Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.
Inspired Version (34:34)
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
Hebrew (34:34)
KJV (34:34)
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
Inspired Version (34:35)
Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
Hebrew (34:35)
אִ֭יּוֹב (Job) לֹא־ (without) בְדַ֣עַת (knowledge); יְדַבֵּ֑ר (speaks) וּ֝דְבָרָ֗יו (his words) לֹ֣א (lack) בְהַשְׂכֵּֽיל׃ (insight).
KJV (34:35)
Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
Inspired Version (34:36)
My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.
Hebrew (34:36)
אָבִ֗י (If only) יִבָּחֵ֣ן (were tried) אִיּ֣וֹב (Job) עַד־ (to) נֶ֑צַח (the utmost) עַל־ (for) תְּ֝שֻׁבֹ֗ת (answering) בְּאַנְשֵׁי־ (man). אָֽוֶן׃ (like a wicked)
KJV (34:36)
My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.
Inspired Version (34:37)
For he addeth rebellion unto his sin; he clappeth his hands among us and multiplieth his words against God.
Hebrew (34:37)
כִּ֥י (For) יֹ֘סִ֤יף (he adds) עַֽל־ (to) חַטָּאת֣וֹ (his sin); פֶ֭שַׁע (rebellion) בֵּינֵ֣ינוּ (among us) יִסְפּ֑וֹק (he claps [his hands]) וְיֶ֖רֶב (and multiplies) אֲמָרָ֣יו (his words) לָאֵֽל׃ס (against God).
KJV (34:37)
For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
Inspired Version (35:1)
Elihu spake, moreover, and said,
Hebrew (35:1)
KJV (35:1)
Elihu spake moreover, and said,
Inspired Version (35:2)
Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?
Hebrew (35:2)
הֲ֭זֹאת (this) חָשַׁ֣בְתָּ (Do you think) לְמִשְׁפָּ֑ט (is just)? אָ֝מַ֗רְתָּ (You say), צִדְקִ֥י (I am more righteous) מֵאֵֽל׃ (than God).’
KJV (35:2)
Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?
Inspired Version (35:3)
For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I have if I be cleansed from my sin?
Hebrew (35:3)
כִּֽי־ (For) תֹ֭אמַר (you ask), מַה־ (What) יִּסְכָּן־ (does it profit) לָ֑ךְ (me), מָֽה־ (and what) אֹ֝עִ֗יל (benefit do I gain) מֵֽחַטָּאתִֽי׃ (apart from sin)?’
KJV (35:3)
For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin?
Inspired Version (35:4)
I will answer thee and thy companions with thee.
Hebrew (35:4)
KJV (35:4)
I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.
Inspired Version (35:5)
Look unto the heavens, and see, and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.
Hebrew (35:5)
הַבֵּ֣ט (Look) שָׁמַ֣יִם (to the heavens) וּרְאֵ֑ה (and see); וְשׁ֥וּר (gaze) שְׁ֝חָקִ֗ים (at the clouds) גָּבְה֥וּ (high) מִמֶּֽךָּ׃ (above you).
KJV (35:5)
Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.
Inspired Version (35:6)
If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? Or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?
Hebrew (35:6)
אִם־ (If) חָ֭טָאתָ (you sin), מַה־ (what) תִּפְעָל־ (do you accomplish) בּ֑וֹ (against Him)? וְרַבּ֥וּ (If you multiply) פְ֝שָׁעֶ֗יךָ (your transgressions), מַה־ (what) תַּעֲשֶׂה־ (do you do) לּֽוֹ׃ (to Him)?
KJV (35:6)
If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?
Inspired Version (35:7)
If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? Or what receiveth he of thine hand?
Hebrew (35:7)
אִם־ (If) צָ֭דַקְתָּ (you are righteous), מַה־ (what) תִּתֶּן־ (do you give) ל֑וֹ (Him), א֥וֹ (or) מַה־ (what) מִיָּדְךָ֥ (from your hand)? יִקָּֽח׃ (does He receive)
KJV (35:7)
If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?
Inspired Version (35:8)
Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.
Hebrew (35:8)
לְאִישׁ־ (affects only a man) כָּמ֥וֹךָ (like yourself), רִשְׁעֶ֑ךָ (Your wickedness) וּלְבֶן־ (only a son) אָ֝דָ֗ם (of man). צִדְקָתֶֽךָ׃ (and your righteousness)
KJV (35:8)
Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.
Inspired Version (35:9)
By reason of the multitude of oppressions, they make the oppressed to cry; they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.
Hebrew (35:9)
מֵ֭רֹב (under great) עֲשׁוּקִ֣ים (oppression); יַזְעִ֑יקוּ (Men cry out) יְשַׁוְּע֖וּ (they plead for relief) מִזְּר֣וֹעַ (from the arm) רַבִּֽים׃ (of the mighty).
KJV (35:9)
By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the oppressed to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.
Inspired Version (35:10)
But none saith, Where is God, my Maker, who giveth songs in the night,
Hebrew (35:10)
KJV (35:10)
But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;
Inspired Version (35:11)
Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
Hebrew (35:11)
מַ֭לְּפֵנוּ (who teaches us) מִבַּהֲמ֣וֹת (more than the beasts) אָ֑רֶץ (of the earth) וּמֵע֖וֹף (than the birds) הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (of the air)? יְחַכְּמֵֽנוּ׃ (and makes us wiser)
KJV (35:11)
Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
Inspired Version (35:12)
There they cry, but none giveth answer because of the pride of evil men.
Hebrew (35:12)
שָׁ֣ם (There) יִ֭צְעֲקוּ (they cry out), וְלֹ֣א (but He does not) יַעֲנֶ֑ה (answer), מִ֝פְּנֵ֗י (because of) גְּא֣וֹן (the pride) רָעִֽים׃ (of evil men).
KJV (35:12)
There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.
Inspired Version (35:13)
Surely God will not hear vanity; neither will the Almighty regard it.
Hebrew (35:13)
אַךְ־ (Surely) שָׁ֭וְא (to empty pleas), לֹא־ (does not) יִשְׁמַ֥ע׀ (listen) אֵ֑ל (God) וְ֝שַׁדַּ֗י (and the Almighty) לֹ֣א (does not) יְשׁוּרֶֽנָּה׃ (take note of it).
KJV (35:13)
Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
Inspired Version (35:14)
Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore, trust thou in him.
Hebrew (35:14)
אַ֣ף (How much less), כִּֽי־ (then, when) תֹ֭אמַר (you say) לֹ֣א (that you do not) תְשׁוּרֶ֑נּוּ (see Him), דִּ֥ין (that your case) לְ֝פָנָ֗יו (is before Him) וּתְח֥וֹלֵֽל (and you must wait) לֽוֹ׃ (for Him),
KJV (35:14)
Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him.
Inspired Version (35:15)
But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth it not in great extremity;
Hebrew (35:15)
KJV (35:15)
But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth it not in great extremity:
Inspired Version (35:16)
Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.
Hebrew (35:16)
וְ֭אִיּוֹב (So Job) הֶ֣בֶל (in vain) יִפְצֶה־ (opens) פִּ֑יהוּ (his mouth) בִּבְלִי־ (without) דַ֝֗עַת (knowledge). מִלִּ֥ין (words) יַכְבִּֽר׃פ (and multiplies)
KJV (35:16)
Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.
Inspired Version (36:1)
Elihu also proceeded and said,
Hebrew (36:1)
KJV (36:1)
Elihu also proceeded, and said,
Inspired Version (36:2)
Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.
Hebrew (36:2)
כַּתַּר־ (Bear) לִ֣י (with me) זְ֭עֵיר (a little longer), וַאֲחַוֶּ֑ךָּ (and I will show you) כִּ֤י (that) ע֖וֹד (there is more) לֶאֱל֣וֹהַּ (on God’s behalf). מִלִּֽים׃ (to be said)
KJV (36:2)
Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.
Inspired Version (36:3)
I will fetch my knowledge from afar and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
Hebrew (36:3)
אֶשָּׂ֣א (I get) דֵ֭עִי (my knowledge) לְמֵרָח֑וֹק (from afar), וּ֝לְפֹעֲלִ֗י (to my Maker). אֶֽתֵּֽן־ (and I will ascribe) צֶֽדֶק׃ (justice)
KJV (36:3)
I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
Inspired Version (36:4)
For truly my words shall not be false; he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
Hebrew (36:4)
KJV (36:4)
For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
Inspired Version (36:5)
Behold, God is mighty and despiseth not any; he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
Hebrew (36:5)
KJV (36:5)
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
Inspired Version (36:6)
He preserveth not the life of the wicked, but giveth right to the poor.
Hebrew (36:6)
לֹא־ (He does not) יְחַיֶּ֥ה (alive), רָשָׁ֑ע (keep the wicked) וּמִשְׁפַּ֖ט (justice) עֲנִיִּ֣ים (to the afflicted). יִתֵּֽן׃ (but He grants)
KJV (36:6)
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
Inspired Version (36:7)
He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous, but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
Hebrew (36:7)
לֹֽא־ (He does not) יִגְרַ֥ע (take) מִצַּדִּ֗יק (off the righteous), עֵ֫ינָ֥יו (His eyes) וְאֶת־ (with) מְלָכִ֥ים (kings) לַכִּסֵּ֑א (but He enthrones them) וַיֹּשִׁיבֵ֥ם (. . .) לָ֝נֶ֗צַח (forever). וַיִּגְבָּֽהוּ׃ (and exalts them)
KJV (36:7)
He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
Inspired Version (36:8)
And if they be bound in fetters and be holden in cords of affliction,
Hebrew (36:8)
וְאִם־ (And if) אֲסוּרִ֥ים (men are bound) בַּזִּקִּ֑ים (with chains), יִ֝לָּכְד֗וּן (caught) בְּחַבְלֵי־ (in cords) עֹֽנִי׃ (of affliction),
KJV (36:8)
And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;
Inspired Version (36:9)
Then he showeth them their work and their transgressions that they have exceeded.
Hebrew (36:9)
וַיַּגֵּ֣ד (then He tells) לָהֶ֣ם (them) פָּעֳלָ֑ם (their deeds) וּ֝פִשְׁעֵיהֶ֗ם (they have transgressed). כִּ֣י (and how) יִתְגַּבָּֽרוּ׃ (arrogantly)
KJV (36:9)
Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.
Inspired Version (36:10)
He openeth also their ear to discipline and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
Hebrew (36:10)
וַיִּ֣גֶל (He opens) אָ֭זְנָם (their ears) לַמּוּסָ֑ר (to correction) וַ֝יֹּ֗אמֶר (and commands) כִּֽי־ (that) יְשֻׁב֥וּן (they turn) מֵאָֽוֶן׃ (from iniquity).
KJV (36:10)
He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
Inspired Version (36:11)
If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity and their years in pleasures.
Hebrew (36:11)
אִֽם־ (If) יִשְׁמְע֗וּ (they obey) וְֽיַ֫עֲבֹ֥דוּ (and serve [Him]), יְכַלּ֣וּ (then they end) יְמֵיהֶ֣ם (their days) בַּטּ֑וֹב (in prosperity) וּ֝שְׁנֵיהֶ֗ם (and their years) בַּנְּעִימִֽים׃ (in happiness).
KJV (36:11)
If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
Inspired Version (36:12)
But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword; and they shall die without knowledge.
Hebrew (36:12)
וְאִם־ (But if) לֹ֣א (they do not) יִ֭שְׁמְעוּ (obey), בְּשֶׁ֣לַח (by the sword) יַעֲבֹ֑רוּ (then they perish) וְ֝יִגְוְע֗וּ (and die) כִּבְלִי־ (without) דָֽעַת׃ (knowledge).
KJV (36:12)
But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.
Inspired Version (36:13)
But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath; they cry not when he bindeth them.
Hebrew (36:13)
וְֽחַנְפֵי־ (The godless) לֵ֭ב (in heart) יָשִׂ֣ימוּ (harbor) אָ֑ף (resentment); לֹ֥א (they do not) יְ֝שַׁוְּע֗וּ (cry for help). כִּ֣י (even when) אֲסָרָֽם׃ (He binds them),
KJV (36:13)
But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.
Inspired Version (36:14)
They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean.
Hebrew (36:14)
תָּמֹ֣ת (die) בַּנֹּ֣עַר (in their youth), נַפְשָׁ֑ם (They) וְ֝חַיָּתָ֗ם (-) בַּקְּדֵשִֽׁים׃ (among the male shrine prostitutes).
KJV (36:14)
They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean.
Inspired Version (36:15)
He delivereth the poor in his affliction and openeth their ears in oppression.
Hebrew (36:15)
יְחַלֵּ֣ץ (God rescues) עָנִ֣י (the afflicted) בְעָנְי֑וֹ (by their affliction) וְיִ֖גֶל (and opens) בַּלַּ֣חַץ (in oppression). אָזְנָֽם׃ (their ears)
KJV (36:15)
He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.
Inspired Version (36:16)
Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.
Hebrew (36:16)
וְאַ֤ף (Indeed), הֲסִיתְךָ֨׀ (He drew you) מִפִּי־ (from the jaws) צָ֗ר (of distress) רַ֭חַב (and broad place), לֹא־ (to a spacious) מוּצָ֣ק (. . .) תַּחְתֶּ֑יהָ (. . .) וְנַ֥חַת (. . .) שֻׁ֝לְחָנְךָ֗ (to a table) מָ֣לֵא (full) דָֽשֶׁן׃ (of richness).
KJV (36:16)
Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.
Inspired Version (36:17)
But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked; judgment and justice take hold on thee.
Hebrew (36:17)
וְדִין־ (with the judgment) רָשָׁ֥ע (due the wicked); מָלֵ֑אתָ (But now you are laden) דִּ֖ין (judgment) וּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט (and justice) יִתְמֹֽכוּ׃ (have seized you).
KJV (36:17)
But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.
Inspired Version (36:18)
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke; then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
Hebrew (36:18)
כִּֽי־ (-) חֵ֭מָה (Be careful) פֶּן־ (that no one) יְסִֽיתְךָ֣ (lures) בְסָ֑פֶק (you with riches); וְרָב־ (let a large) כֹּ֝֗פֶר (bribe) אַל־ (do not) יַטֶּֽךָּ׃ (lead you astray).
KJV (36:18)
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
Inspired Version (36:19)
Will he esteem thy riches? No, not gold nor all the forces of strength.
Hebrew (36:19)
הֲיַעֲרֹ֣ךְ (keep) שׁ֭וּעֲךָ (Can your wealth) לֹ֣א (you from) בְצָ֑ר (distress)? וְ֝כֹ֗ל (or all) מַאֲמַצֵּי־ (your mighty effort) כֹֽחַ׃ (. . .)
KJV (36:19)
Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
Inspired Version (36:20)
Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.
Hebrew (36:20)
אַל־ (Do not) תִּשְׁאַ֥ף (long for) הַלָּ֑יְלָה (the night), לַעֲל֖וֹת (vanish) עַמִּ֣ים (when people) תַּחְתָּֽם׃ (from their homes).
KJV (36:20)
Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.
Inspired Version (36:21)
Take heed; regard not iniquity; for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
Hebrew (36:21)
הִ֭שָּׁמֶר (Be careful) אַל־ (not) תֵּ֣פֶן (to turn) אֶל־ (to) אָ֑וֶן (iniquity), כִּֽי־ (for) עַל־ () זֶ֝֗ה (this) בָּחַ֥רְתָּ (you have preferred) מֵעֹֽנִי׃ (to affliction).
KJV (36:21)
Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
Inspired Version (36:22)
Behold, God exalteth by his power. Who teacheth like him?
Hebrew (36:22)
KJV (36:22)
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
Inspired Version (36:23)
Who hath enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?
Hebrew (36:23)
מִֽי־ (Who) פָקַ֣ד (has appointed) עָלָ֣יו (for Him), דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (His way) וּמִֽי־ (or) אָ֝מַ֗ר (told Him), פָּעַ֥לְתָּ (You have done) עַוְלָֽה׃ (wrong)’
KJV (36:23)
Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?
Inspired Version (36:24)
Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.
Hebrew (36:24)
זְ֭כֹר (Remember) כִּֽי־ () תַשְׂגִּ֣יא (to magnify) פָעֳל֑וֹ (His work), אֲשֶׁ֖ר (which) שֹׁרְר֣וּ (have praised in song). אֲנָשִֽׁים׃ (men)
KJV (36:24)
Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.
Inspired Version (36:25)
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
Hebrew (36:25)
KJV (36:25)
Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.
Inspired Version (36:26)
Behold, God is great, and we know him not; neither can the number of his years be searched out.
Hebrew (36:26)
KJV (36:26)
Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.
Inspired Version (36:27)
For he maketh small the drops of water; they pour down rain according to the vapor thereof,
Hebrew (36:27)
KJV (36:27)
For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapor thereof:
Inspired Version (36:28)
Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.
Hebrew (36:28)
אֲשֶֽׁר־ (which) יִזְּל֥וּ (pour out) שְׁחָקִ֑ים (the clouds) יִ֝רְעֲפ֗וּ (and shower) עֲלֵ֤י׀ (on) אָדָ֬ם (mankind). רָֽב׃ (abundantly)
KJV (36:28)
Which the clouds do drop and distill upon man abundantly.
Inspired Version (36:29)
Also, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds or the noise of his tabernacle?
Hebrew (36:29)
אַ֣ף (Furthermore) אִם־ (. . .), יָ֭בִין (who can understand) מִפְרְשֵׂי־ (spread out), עָ֑ב (how the clouds) תְּ֝שֻׁא֗וֹת (how the thunder roars) סֻכָּתֽוֹ׃ (from His pavilion)?
KJV (36:29)
Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?
Inspired Version (36:30)
Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it and covereth the bottom of the sea.
Hebrew (36:30)
KJV (36:30)
Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea.
Inspired Version (36:31)
For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.
Hebrew (36:31)
KJV (36:31)
For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.
Inspired Version (36:32)
With clouds he covereth the light and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.
Hebrew (36:32)
עַל־ (-) כַּפַּ֥יִם (His hands) כִּסָּה־ (He fills) א֑וֹר (with lightning) וַיְצַ֖ו (and commands) עָלֶ֣יהָ (it) בְמַפְגִּֽיעַ׃ (to strike its mark).
KJV (36:32)
With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.
Inspired Version (36:33)
The noise thereof showeth concerning it--the cattle also concerning the vapor.
Hebrew (36:33)
KJV (36:33)
The noise thereof showeth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapor.
Inspired Version (37:1)
At this also my heart trembleth and is moved out of his place.
Hebrew (37:1)
אַף־ (also) לְ֭זֹאת (At this) יֶחֱרַ֣ד (pounds) לִבִּ֑י (my heart) וְ֝יִתַּ֗ר (and leaps) מִמְּקוֹמֽוֹ׃ (from its place).
KJV (37:1)
At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.
Inspired Version (37:2)
Hear attentively the noise of his voice and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.
Hebrew (37:2)
KJV (37:2)
Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.
Inspired Version (37:3)
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
Hebrew (37:3)
תַּֽחַת־ (beneath) כָּל־ (the whole) הַשָּׁמַ֥יִם (sky) יִשְׁרֵ֑הוּ (He unleashes) וְ֝אוֹר֗וֹ (His lightning) עַל־ (and sends it) כַּנְפ֥וֹת (to the ends) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (of the earth).
KJV (37:3)
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
Inspired Version (37:4)
After it a voice roareth; he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.
Hebrew (37:4)
אַחֲרָ֤יו׀ (Then) יִשְׁאַג־ (there comes a roaring) ק֗וֹל (sound); יַ֭רְעֵם (He thunders) בְּק֣וֹל (voice). גְּאוֹנ֑וֹ (with His majestic) וְלֹ֥א (He does not) יְ֝עַקְּבֵ֗ם (restrain [the lightning]) כִּֽי־ (when) יִשָּׁמַ֥ע (resounds). קוֹלֽוֹ׃ (His voice)
KJV (37:4)
After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.
Inspired Version (37:5)
God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he which we cannot comprehend.
Hebrew (37:5)
יַרְעֵ֤ם (thunders) אֵ֣ל (God) בְּ֭קוֹלוֹ (with His voice); נִפְלָא֑וֹת (wondrously) עֹשֶׂ֥ה (He does) גְ֝דֹל֗וֹת (great things) וְלֹ֣א (we cannot) נֵדָֽע׃ (comprehend).
KJV (37:5)
God thundereth marvelously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
Inspired Version (37:6)
For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth, likewise, to the small rain and to the great rain of his strength.
Hebrew (37:6)
כִּ֤י (For) לַשֶּׁ֨לַג׀ (to the snow), יֹאמַ֗ר (He says) הֱוֵ֫א (Fall) אָ֥רֶץ ([on] the earth), וְגֶ֥שֶׁם (and to the gentle rain) מָטָ֑ר (. . .), וְ֝גֶ֗שֶׁם (Pour out) מִטְר֥וֹת (downpour). עֻזּֽוֹ׃ (a mighty)
KJV (37:6)
For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
Inspired Version (37:7)
He sealeth up the hand of every man, that all men may know his work.
Hebrew (37:7)
בְּיַד־ (the hand) כָּל־ (of every) אָדָ֥ם (man), יַחְתּ֑וֹם (He seals up) לָ֝דַ֗עַת (may know) כָּל־ (so that all) אַנְשֵׁ֥י (men) מַעֲשֵֽׂהוּ׃ (His work).
KJV (37:7)
He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.
Inspired Version (37:8)
Then the beasts go into dens and remain in their places.
Hebrew (37:8)
וַתָּבֹ֣א (enter) חַיָּ֣ה (The wild animals) בְמוֹ־ (. . .) אָ֑רֶב (their lairs); וּבִמְע֖וֹנֹתֶ֣יהָ (in their dens). תִשְׁכֹּֽן׃ (they settle down)
KJV (37:8)
Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.
Inspired Version (37:9)
Out of the south cometh the whirlwind, and cold out of the north.
Hebrew (37:9)
KJV (37:9)
Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.
Inspired Version (37:10)
By the breath of God frost is given; and the breadth of the waters is straitened.
Hebrew (37:10)
מִנִּשְׁמַת־ (By the breath) אֵ֥ל (of God) יִתֶּן־ (is formed) קָ֑רַח (the ice) וְרֹ֖חַב (expanses) מַ֣יִם (and the watery) בְּמוּצָֽק׃ (are frozen).
KJV (37:10)
By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.
Inspired Version (37:11)
Also, by watering he wearieth the thick cloud; he scattereth his bright cloud;
Hebrew (37:11)
KJV (37:11)
Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:
Inspired Version (37:12)
And it is turned round about by his counsels, that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.
Hebrew (37:12)
וְה֤וּא (They) מְסִבּ֨וֹת׀ (swirl about), מִתְהַפֵּ֣ךְ (whirling) בְּתַחְבּוּלָתוֹ (at His direction), לְפָעֳלָ֑ם (accomplishing) כֹּ֖ל (all) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (that) יְצַוֵּ֓ם׀ (He commands) עַל־ (over) פְּנֵ֖י (the face) תֵבֵ֣ל (of all) אָֽרְצָה׃ (the earth).
KJV (37:12)
And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.
Inspired Version (37:13)
He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.
Hebrew (37:13)
אִם־ (Whether) לְשֵׁ֥בֶט (for punishment) אִם־ (or) לְאַרְצ֑וֹ (for His land), אִם־ (. . .) לְ֝חֶ֗סֶד (in His loving devotion). יַמְצִאֵֽהוּ׃ (He accomplishes this)
KJV (37:13)
He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.
Inspired Version (37:14)
Hearken unto this, O Job; stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Hebrew (37:14)
הַאֲזִ֣ינָה (Listen) זֹּ֣את (to this), אִיּ֑וֹב (O Job); עֲ֝מֹ֗ד (stand still) וְהִתְבּוֹנֵ֤ן׀ (and consider) נִפְלְא֬וֹת (the wonders) אֵֽל׃ (of God).
KJV (37:14)
Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Inspired Version (37:15)
Dost thou know when God disposed them and caused the light of his cloud to shine?
Hebrew (37:15)
KJV (37:15)
Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine?
Inspired Version (37:16)
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge,
Hebrew (37:16)
הֲ֭תֵדַע (Do you understand) עַל־ (how) מִפְלְשֵׂי־ (float), עָ֑ב (the clouds) מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת (those wonders) תְּמִ֣ים (of Him who is perfect) דֵּעִֽים׃ (in knowledge)?
KJV (37:16)
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
Inspired Version (37:17)
How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?
Hebrew (37:17)
אֲשֶׁר־ (You whose) בְּגָדֶ֥יךָ (clothes) חַמִּ֑ים (get hot) בְּהַשְׁקִ֥ט (lies hushed) אֶ֝֗רֶץ (when the land) מִדָּרֽוֹם׃ (under the south wind),
KJV (37:17)
How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?
Inspired Version (37:18)
Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong and as a molten looking glass?
Hebrew (37:18)
תַּרְקִ֣יעַ (spread out) עִ֭מּוֹ (can you, like Him), לִשְׁחָקִ֑ים (the skies), חֲ֝זָקִ֗ים (as strong) כִּרְאִ֥י (as a mirror) מוּצָֽק׃ (of bronze)?
KJV (37:18)
Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?
Inspired Version (37:19)
Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.
Hebrew (37:19)
ה֭וֹדִיעֵנוּ (Teach us) מַה־ (what) נֹּ֣אמַר (we should say) ל֑וֹ (to Him); לֹ֥א־ (we cannot) נַ֝עֲרֹ֗ךְ (draw up our case) מִפְּנֵי־ (because of) חֹֽשֶׁךְ׃ (our darkness).
KJV (37:19)
Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.
Inspired Version (37:20)
Shall it be told him that I speak? If a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.
Hebrew (37:20)
הַֽיְסֻפַּר־ (Should He be told) ל֭וֹ () כִּ֣י (that) אֲדַבֵּ֑ר (I want to speak)? אִֽם־ (. . .) אָ֥מַר (ask) אִ֝֗ישׁ (Would a man) כִּ֣י (-) יְבֻלָּֽע׃ (to be swallowed up)
KJV (37:20)
Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.
Inspired Version (37:21)
And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds; but the wind passeth and cleanseth them.
Hebrew (37:21)
וְעַתָּ֤ה׀ (Now) לֹ֘א (no one) רָ֤אוּ (can gaze) א֗וֹר (at the sun) בָּהִ֣יר (bright) ה֭וּא ([when] it [is]) בַּשְּׁחָקִ֑ים (in the skies) וְר֥וּחַ (after the wind) עָ֝בְרָ֗ה (has swept them) וַֽתְּטַהֲרֵֽם׃ (clean).
KJV (37:21)
And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
Inspired Version (37:22)
Fair weather cometh out of the north; with God is terrible majesty.
Hebrew (37:22)
מִ֭צָּפוֹן (Out of the north) זָהָ֣ב (in golden [splendor]); יֶֽאֱתֶ֑ה (He comes) עַל־ (surrounds) אֱ֝ל֗וֹהַּ (Him). נ֣וֹרָא (awesome) הֽוֹד׃ (majesty)
KJV (37:22)
Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.
Inspired Version (37:23)
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out; he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice; he will not afflict.
Hebrew (37:23)
שַׁדַּ֣י (The Almighty) לֹֽא־ (is beyond) מְ֭צָאנֻהוּ (our reach); שַׂגִּיא־ (He is exalted) כֹ֑חַ (in power)! וּמִשְׁפָּ֥ט (In His justice) וְרֹב־ (and great) צְ֝דָקָ֗ה (righteousness) לֹ֣א (He does not) יְעַנֶּֽה׃ (oppress).
KJV (37:23)
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
Inspired Version (37:24)
Men do, therefore, fear him; he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
Hebrew (37:24)
לָ֭כֵן (Therefore), יְרֵא֣וּהוּ (fear Him), אֲנָשִׁ֑ים (men) לֹֽא־ (for He is not) יִ֝רְאֶ֗ה (partial) כָּל־ (to the) חַכְמֵי־ (wise) לֵֽב׃פ (in heart).
KJV (37:24)
Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
Inspired Version (38:1)
Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said,
Hebrew (38:1)
וַיַּֽעַן־ (answered) יְהוָ֣ה (Then the LORD) אֶת־ () אִ֭יּוֹב (Job) מִנ (out of) הַסְּעָרָה (the whirlwind) וַיֹּאמַֽר׃ (and said):
KJV (38:1)
Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
Inspired Version (38:2)
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
Hebrew (38:2)
מִ֤י (Who) זֶ֨ה׀ (is this) מַחְשִׁ֖יךְ (who obscures) עֵצָ֥ה (My counsel) בְמִלִּ֗ין (by words) בְּֽלִי־ (without) דָֽעַת׃ (knowledge)?
KJV (38:2)
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
Inspired Version (38:3)
Gird up now thy loins like a man, for I will demand of thee; and answer thou me.
Hebrew (38:3)
אֱזָר־ (brace) נָ֣א (Now) כְגֶ֣בֶר (like a man); חֲלָצֶ֑יךָ (yourself) וְ֝אֶשְׁאָלְךָ֗ (I will question you), וְהוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃ (and you shall inform Me).
KJV (38:3)
Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.
Inspired Version (38:4)
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
Hebrew (38:4)
אֵיפֹ֣ה (Where) הָ֭יִיתָ (were you) בְּיָסְדִי־ (when I laid the foundations) אָ֑רֶץ (of the earth)? הַ֝גֵּ֗ד (Tell [Me]), אִם־ (if) יָדַ֥עְתָּ (you have understanding) בִינָֽה׃ (. . .).
KJV (38:4)
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
Inspired Version (38:5)
Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? Or who hath stretched the line upon it?
Hebrew (38:5)
KJV (38:5)
Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
Inspired Version (38:6)
Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? Or who laid the corner-stone thereof,
Hebrew (38:6)
עַל־ (-) מָ֭ה (On what) אֲדָנֶ֣יהָ (were its foundations) הָטְבָּ֑עוּ (set), א֥וֹ (or) מִֽי־ (who) יָ֝רָ֗ה (laid) אֶ֣בֶן (vvv) פִּנָּתָֽהּ׃ (its cornerstone),
KJV (38:6)
Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
Inspired Version (38:7)
When the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Hebrew (38:7)
בְּרָן־ (sang) יַ֭חַד (together) כּ֣וֹכְבֵי (stars) בֹ֑קֶר (while the morning) וַ֝יָּרִ֗יעוּ (shouted for joy)? כָּל־ (and all) בְּנֵ֥י (the sons) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God)
KJV (38:7)
When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Inspired Version (38:8)
Or who shut up the sea with doors when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?
Hebrew (38:8)
וַיָּ֣סֶךְ (Who enclosed) בִּדְלָתַ֣יִם (behind doors) יָ֑ם (the sea) בְּ֝גִיח֗וֹ (when it burst forth) מֵרֶ֥חֶם (from the womb) יֵצֵֽא׃ (. . .),
KJV (38:8)
Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?
Inspired Version (38:9)
When I made the cloud, the garment thereof, and thick darkness, a swaddling-band for it,
Hebrew (38:9)
בְּשׂוּמִ֣י (when I made) עָנָ֣ן (the clouds) לְבֻשׁ֑וֹ (its garment) וַ֝עֲרָפֶ֗ל (and thick darkness) חֲתֻלָּתֽוֹ׃ (its blanket),
KJV (38:9)
When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddling band for it,
Inspired Version (38:10)
And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,
Hebrew (38:10)
וָאֶשְׁבֹּ֣ר (when I fixed) עָלָ֣יו (. . .) חֻקִּ֑י (its boundaries) וָֽ֝אָשִׂ֗ים (and set in place) בְּרִ֣יחַ (its bars) וּדְלָתָֽיִם׃ (and doors),
KJV (38:10)
And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,
Inspired Version (38:11)
And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further; and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
Hebrew (38:11)
וָאֹמַ֗ר (and I declared): עַד־ (this far) פֹּ֣ה (. . .), תָ֭בוֹא (You may come) וְלֹ֣א (but no) תֹסִ֑יף (farther); וּפֹ֥א־ (here) יָ֝שִׁ֗ית (must stop)’ בִּגְא֥וֹן (your proud) גַּלֶּֽיךָ׃ (waves)
KJV (38:11)
And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
Inspired Version (38:12)
Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days and caused the dayspring to know his place,
Hebrew (38:12)
הְֽ֭מִיָּמֶיךָ (In your days), צִוִּ֣יתָ (have you commanded) בֹּ֑קֶר (the morning) יִדַּעְתָּה (or assigned) שַׁחַר (the dawn) מְקֹמֽוֹ׃ (its place),
KJV (38:12)
Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place;
Inspired Version (38:13)
That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?
Hebrew (38:13)
לֶ֭אֱחֹז (that it might spread) בְּכַנְפ֣וֹת (to the ends) הָאָ֑רֶץ (of the earth) וְיִנָּעֲר֖וּ (and shake) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (the wicked) מִמֶּֽנָּה׃ (out of it)?
KJV (38:13)
That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?
Inspired Version (38:14)
It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment.
Hebrew (38:14)
תִּ֭תְהַפֵּךְ (The earth takes shape) כְּחֹ֣מֶר (like clay) חוֹתָ֑ם ([under] a seal); וְ֝יִֽתְיַצְּב֗וּ (its hills stand out) כְּמ֣וֹ (like) לְבֽוּשׁ׃ (the folds of a garment).
KJV (38:14)
It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment.
Inspired Version (38:15)
And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.
Hebrew (38:15)
וְיִמָּנַ֣ע (is withheld) מֵרְשָׁעִ֣ים (from the wicked), אוֹרָ֑ם (Light) וּזְר֥וֹעַ (arm) רָ֝מָ֗ה (and their upraised) תִּשָּׁבֵֽר׃ (is broken).
KJV (38:15)
And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.
Inspired Version (38:16)
Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? Or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?
Hebrew (38:16)
הֲ֭בָאתָ (Have you journeyed) עַד־ (to) נִבְכֵי־ (the vents) יָ֑ם (of the sea) וּבְחֵ֥קֶר (in the trenches) תְּ֝ה֗וֹם (of the deep)? הִתְהַלָּֽכְתָּ׃ (or walked)
KJV (38:16)
Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?
Inspired Version (38:17)
Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? Or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
Hebrew (38:17)
הֲנִגְל֣וּ (been revealed) לְ֭ךָ (to you)? שַׁעֲרֵי־ (Have the gates) מָ֑וֶת (of death) וְשַׁעֲרֵ֖י (the gates) צַלְמָ֣וֶת (of the shadow of death)? תִּרְאֶֽה׃ (Have you seen)
KJV (38:17)
Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
Inspired Version (38:18)
Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? Declare if thou knowest it all.
Hebrew (38:18)
הִ֭תְבֹּנַנְתָּ (Have you surveyed) עַד־ (. . .) רַחֲבֵי־ (the extent) אָ֑רֶץ (of the earth)? הַ֝גֵּ֗ד (Tell [Me]), אִם־ (if) יָדַ֥עְתָּ (you know) כֻלָּֽהּ׃ (all this).
KJV (38:18)
Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.
Inspired Version (38:19)
Where is the way where light dwelleth? And as for darkness, where is the place thereof,
Hebrew (38:19)
אֵי־ (Where) זֶ֣ה (. . .) הַ֭דֶּרֶךְ (is the way) יִשְׁכָּן־ (to the home) א֑וֹר (of light)? וְ֝חֹ֗שֶׁךְ (darkness) אֵי־ (Do you know where) זֶ֥ה (. . .) מְקֹמֽוֹ׃ (resides),
KJV (38:19)
Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,
Inspired Version (38:20)
That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?
Hebrew (38:20)
כִּ֣י (so) תִ֭קָּחֶנּוּ (you can lead it back) אֶל־ (to) גְּבוּל֑וֹ (its border)? וְכִֽי־ (. . .) תָ֝בִ֗ין (Do you know) נְתִיב֥וֹת (the paths) בֵּיתֽוֹ׃ (to its home)?
KJV (38:20)
That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?
Inspired Version (38:21)
Knowest thou it because thou wast then born or because the number of thy days is great?
Hebrew (38:21)
יָ֭דַעְתָּ (Surely you know), כִּי־ (for) אָ֣ז (you were already) תִּוָּלֵ֑ד (born)! וּמִסְפַּ֖ר (And the number) יָמֶ֣יךָ (of your days) רַבִּֽים׃ (is great)!
KJV (38:21)
Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?
Inspired Version (38:22)
Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? Or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
Hebrew (38:22)
הֲ֭בָאתָ (Have you entered) אֶל־ (. . .) אֹצְר֣וֹת (the storehouses) שָׁ֑לֶג (of snow) וְאֹצְר֖וֹת (the storehouses) בָּרָ֣ד (of hail), תִּרְאֶֽה׃ (or observed)
KJV (38:22)
Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
Inspired Version (38:23)
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
Hebrew (38:23)
אֲשֶׁר־ (which) חָשַׂ֥כְתִּי (I hold in reserve) לְעֶת־ (for times) צָ֑ר (of trouble), לְי֥וֹם (for the day) קְ֝רָ֗ב (of war) וּמִלְחָמָֽה׃ (and battle)?
KJV (38:23)
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
Inspired Version (38:24)
By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth?
Hebrew (38:24)
KJV (38:24)
By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth?
Inspired Version (38:25)
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters or a way for the lightning of thunder,
Hebrew (38:25)
מִֽי־ (Who) פִלַּ֣ג (cuts) לַשֶּׁ֣טֶף (for the flood) תְּעָלָ֑ה (a channel) וְ֝דֶ֗רֶךְ (or clears a path) לַחֲזִ֥יז (for) קֹלֽוֹת׃ (the thunderbolt),
KJV (38:25)
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
Inspired Version (38:26)
To cause it to rain on the earth where no man is, on the wilderness wherein there is no man,
Hebrew (38:26)
לְ֭הַמְטִיר (to bring rain) עַל־ (on) אֶ֣רֶץ (land), לֹא־ (a barren) אִ֑ישׁ (. . .) מִ֝דְבָּ֗ר (on a desert) לֹא־ (where no) אָדָ֥ם (man [lives]) בּֽוֹ׃ (),
KJV (38:26)
To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man;
Inspired Version (38:27)
To satisfy the desolate and waste ground, and to cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth?
Hebrew (38:27)
לְהַשְׂבִּ֣יעַ (to satisfy) שֹׁ֭אָה (the parched) וּמְשֹׁאָ֑ה (wasteland) וּ֝לְהַצְמִ֗יחַ (and make it sprout) מֹ֣צָא (. . .) דֶֽשֶׁא׃ (with tender grass)?
KJV (38:27)
To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth?
Inspired Version (38:28)
Hath the rain a father? Or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
Hebrew (38:28)
KJV (38:28)
Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
Inspired Version (38:29)
Out of whose womb came the ice? And the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it?
Hebrew (38:29)
KJV (38:29)
Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it?
Inspired Version (38:30)
The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen.
Hebrew (38:30)
כָּ֭אֶבֶן (as stone) מַ֣יִם (when the waters) יִתְחַבָּ֑אוּ (become hard) וּפְנֵ֥י (and the surface) תְ֝ה֗וֹם (of the deep) יִתְלַכָּֽדוּ׃ (is frozen)?
KJV (38:30)
The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen.
Inspired Version (38:31)
Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades or loose the bands of Orion?
Hebrew (38:31)
הַֽ֭תְקַשֵּׁר (Can you bind) מַעֲדַנּ֣וֹת (the chains) כִּימָ֑ה (of the Pleiades) אֽוֹ־ (or) מֹשְׁכ֖וֹת (the belt) כְּסִ֣יל (of Orion)? תְּפַתֵּֽחַ׃ (loosen)
KJV (38:31)
Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?
Inspired Version (38:32)
Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? Or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
Hebrew (38:32)
הֲתֹצִ֣יא (Can you bring forth) מַזָּר֣וֹת (the constellations) בְּעִתּ֑וֹ (in their seasons) וְ֝עַ֗יִשׁ (the Bear) עַל־ (and) בָּנֶ֥יהָ (her cubs)? תַנְחֵֽם׃ (or lead out)
KJV (38:32)
Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
Inspired Version (38:33)
Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? Canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?
Hebrew (38:33)
הֲ֭יָדַעְתָּ (Do you know) חֻקּ֣וֹת (the laws) שָׁמָ֑יִם (of the heavens)? אִם־ (. . .) תָּשִׂ֖ים (Can you set) מִשְׁטָר֣וֹ (their dominion) בָאָֽרֶץ׃ (over the earth)?
KJV (38:33)
Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?
Inspired Version (38:34)
Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?
Hebrew (38:34)
הֲתָרִ֣ים (Can you command) לָעָ֣ב (the clouds) קוֹלֶ֑ךָ (. . .) וְֽשִׁפְעַת־ (so that a flood) מַ֥יִם (of water) תְּכַסֶּֽךָּ׃ (covers you)?
KJV (38:34)
Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?
Inspired Version (38:35)
Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go and say unto thee, Here we are?
Hebrew (38:35)
הַֽתְשַׁלַּ֣ח (Can you send) בְּרָקִ֣ים (the lightning bolts) וְיֵלֵ֑כוּ (on their way)? וְיֹאמְר֖וּ (Do they report) לְךָ֣ (to you), הִנֵּֽנוּ׃ (Here we are)’
KJV (38:35)
Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are?
Inspired Version (38:36)
Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who hath given understanding to the heart?
Hebrew (38:36)
מִי־ (Who) שָׁ֭ת (has put) בַּטֻּח֣וֹת (in the heart) חָכְמָ֑ה (wisdom) א֤וֹ (or) מִֽי־ (. . .) נָתַ֖ן (given) לַשֶּׂ֣כְוִי (to the mind)? בִינָֽה׃ (understanding)
KJV (38:36)
Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
Inspired Version (38:37)
Who can number the clouds in wisdom? Or who can stay the bottles of heaven,
Hebrew (38:37)
מִֽי־ (Who) יְסַפֵּ֣ר (to count) שְׁחָקִ֣ים (the clouds)? בְּחָכְמָ֑ה (has the wisdom) וְנִבְלֵ֥י (the water jars) שָׁ֝מַ֗יִם (of the heavens) מִ֣י (Or who) יַשְׁכִּֽיב׃ (can tilt)
KJV (38:37)
Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven,
Inspired Version (38:38)
When the dust groweth into hardness and the clods cleave fast together?
Hebrew (38:38)
בְּצֶ֣קֶת (hardens) עָ֭פָר (when the dust) לַמּוּצָ֑ק (into a mass) וּרְגָבִ֥ים (and the clods of earth) יְדֻבָּֽקוּ׃ (stick together)?
KJV (38:38)
When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together?
Inspired Version (38:39)
Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion or fill the appetite of the young lions,
Hebrew (38:39)
הֲתָצ֣וּד (Can you hunt) לְלָבִ֣יא (for a lioness) טָ֑רֶף (the prey) וְחַיַּ֖ת (the hunger) כְּפִירִ֣ים (of young lions) תְּמַלֵּֽא׃ (or satisfy)
KJV (38:39)
Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions,
Inspired Version (38:40)
When they couch in their dens and abide in the covert to lie in wait?
Hebrew (38:40)
כִּי־ (when) יָשֹׁ֥חוּ (they crouch) בַמְּעוֹנ֑וֹת (in their dens) יֵשְׁב֖וּ (and lie) בַסֻּכָּ֣ה (in the thicket)? לְמוֹ־ (in) אָֽרֶב׃ (wait)
KJV (38:40)
When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait?
Inspired Version (38:41)
Who provideth for the raven his food? When his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
Hebrew (38:41)
KJV (38:41)
Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
Inspired Version (39:1)
Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? Or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
Hebrew (39:1)
הֲיָדַ֗עְתָּ (Do you know) עֵ֭ת (when) לֶ֣דֶת (give birth)? יַעֲלֵי־ (goats) סָ֑לַע (mountain) חֹלֵ֖ל (bear her fawn)? אַיָּל֣וֹת (the doe) תִּשְׁמֹֽר׃ (Have you watched)
KJV (39:1)
Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
Inspired Version (39:2)
Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? Or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?
Hebrew (39:2)
תִּסְפֹּ֣ר (Can you count) יְרָחִ֣ים (the months) תְּמַלֶּ֑אנָה (they are pregnant)? וְ֝יָדַ֗עְתָּ (Do you know) עֵ֣ת (the time) לִדְתָּֽנָה׃ (they give birth)?
KJV (39:2)
Canst thou number the months that they fulfill? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?
Inspired Version (39:3)
They bow themselves; they bring forth their young ones; they cast out their sorrows.
Hebrew (39:3)
תִּ֭כְרַעְנָה (They crouch down) יַלְדֵיהֶ֣ן (their young); תְּפַלַּ֑חְנָה (and bring forth) חֶבְלֵיהֶ֥ם (their newborn). תְּשַׁלַּֽחְנָה׃ (they deliver)
KJV (39:3)
They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.
Inspired Version (39:4)
Their young ones are in good liking; they grow up with corn; they go forth and return not unto them.
Hebrew (39:4)
KJV (39:4)
Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them.
Inspired Version (39:5)
Who hath sent out the wild ass free? Or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass,
Hebrew (39:5)
KJV (39:5)
Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?
Inspired Version (39:6)
Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings?
Hebrew (39:6)
אֲשֶׁר־ (-) שַׂ֣מְתִּי (I made) עֲרָבָ֣ה (the wilderness) בֵית֑וֹ (his home) וּֽמִשְׁכְּנוֹתָ֥יו (his dwelling). מְלֵֽחָה׃ (and the salt flats)
KJV (39:6)
Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings.
Inspired Version (39:7)
He scorneth the multitude of the city; neither regardeth he the crying of the driver.
Hebrew (39:7)
יִ֭שְׂחַק (He scorns) לַהֲמ֣וֹן (the tumult) קִרְיָ֑ה (of the city) תְּשֻׁא֥וֹת (the shouts) נ֝וֹגֵ֗שׂ (of a driver). לֹ֣א (and never) יִשְׁמָֽע׃ (hears)
KJV (39:7)
He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver.
Inspired Version (39:8)
The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing.
Hebrew (39:8)
יְת֣וּר (He roams) הָרִ֣ים (the mountains) מִרְעֵ֑הוּ (for pasture), וְאַחַ֖ר (for) כָּל־ (any) יָר֣וֹק (green thing). יִדְרֽוֹשׁ׃ (searching)
KJV (39:8)
The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing.
Inspired Version (39:9)
Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee or abide by thy crib?
Hebrew (39:9)
KJV (39:9)
Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?
Inspired Version (39:10)
Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? Or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
Hebrew (39:10)
הֲֽתִקְשָׁר־ (Can you hold) רֵ֭ים ([him]) בְּתֶ֣לֶם (to the furrow) עֲבֹת֑וֹ (with a harness)? אִם־ (. . .) יְשַׂדֵּ֖ד (Will he plow) עֲמָקִ֣ים (the valleys) אַחֲרֶֽיךָ׃ (behind you)?
KJV (39:10)
Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
Inspired Version (39:11)
Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? Or wilt thou leave thy labor to him?
Hebrew (39:11)
הֲֽתִבְטַח־ (Can you rely) בּ֭וֹ (on his) כִּי־ (-) רַ֣ב (great) כֹּח֑וֹ (strength)? וְתַעֲזֹ֖ב (Will you leave) אֵלָ֣יו (to him)? יְגִיעֶֽךָ׃ (your hard work)
KJV (39:11)
Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labor to him?
Inspired Version (39:12)
Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed and gather it into thy barn?
Hebrew (39:12)
הֲתַאֲמִ֣ין (Can you trust) בּ֭וֹ (him) כִּי־ (to) יָשׁוּב (bring in) זַרְעֶ֑ךָ (your grain) וְֽגָרְנְךָ֥ (to your threshing floor)? יֶאֱסֹֽף׃ (and gather it)
KJV (39:12)
Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?
Inspired Version (39:13)
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks, or wings and feathers unto the ostrich,
Hebrew (39:13)
KJV (39:13)
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?
Inspired Version (39:14)
Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in the dust,
Hebrew (39:14)
KJV (39:14)
Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in the dust,
Inspired Version (39:15)
And forgetteth that the foot may crush them or that the wild beast may break them?
Hebrew (39:15)
וַ֭תִּשְׁכַּח (She forgets) כִּי־ (that) רֶ֣גֶל (a foot) תְּזוּרֶ֑הָ (may crush them), וְחַיַּ֖ת (animal) הַשָּׂדֶ֣ה (or a wild) תְּדוּשֶֽׁהָ׃ (may trample them).
KJV (39:15)
And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
Inspired Version (39:16)
She is hardened against her young ones as though they were not hers; her labor is in vain without fear,
Hebrew (39:16)
הִקְשִׁ֣יחַ (harshly), בָּנֶ֣יהָ (She treats her young) לְּלֹא־ (as if not) לָ֑הּ (her own), לְרִ֖יק (was in vain). יְגִיעָ֣הּ (that her labor) בְּלִי־ (with no) פָֽחַד׃ (concern)
KJV (39:16)
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labor is in vain without fear;
Inspired Version (39:17)
Because God hath deprived her of wisdom; neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
Hebrew (39:17)
KJV (39:17)
Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
Inspired Version (39:18)
What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
Hebrew (39:18)
כָּ֭עֵת (Yet when) בַּמָּר֣וֹם (she proudly) תַּמְרִ֑יא (spreads her wings), תִּֽשְׂחַ֥ק (she laughs) לַ֝סּ֗וּס (at the horse) וּלְרֹֽכְבֽוֹ׃ (and its rider).
KJV (39:18)
What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
Inspired Version (39:19)
Hast thou given the horse strength? Hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
Hebrew (39:19)
הֲתִתֵּ֣ן (Do you give) לַסּ֣וּס (to the horse) גְּבוּרָ֑ה (strength) הֲתַלְבִּ֖ישׁ (or adorn) צַוָּאר֣וֹ (his neck) רַעְמָֽה׃ (with a mane)?
KJV (39:19)
Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
Inspired Version (39:20)
Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? The glory of his nostrils is terrible.
Hebrew (39:20)
הְֽ֭תַרְעִישֶׁנּוּ (Do you make him leap) כָּאַרְבֶּ֑ה (like a locust), ה֖וֹד (with his proud) נַחְר֣וֹ (snorting)? אֵימָֽה׃ ([striking] terror)
KJV (39:20)
Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
Inspired Version (39:21)
He paweth in the valley and rejoiceth in his strength; he goeth on to meet the armed men.
Hebrew (39:21)
יַחְפְּר֣וּ (He paws) בָ֭עֵמֶק (in the valley) וְיָשִׂ֣ישׂ (and rejoices) בְּכֹ֑חַ (in his strength); יֵ֝צֵ֗א (he charges) לִקְרַאת־ (. . .) נָֽשֶׁק׃ (into battle).
KJV (39:21)
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.
Inspired Version (39:22)
He mocketh at fear and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword;
Hebrew (39:22)
KJV (39:22)
He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
Inspired Version (39:23)
The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
Hebrew (39:23)
עָ֭לָיו (at his side), תִּרְנֶ֣ה (rattles) אַשְׁפָּ֑ה (A quiver) לַ֖הַב (along with a flashing) חֲנִ֣ית (spear) וְכִידֽוֹן׃ (and lance).
KJV (39:23)
The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
Inspired Version (39:24)
He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage; neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
Hebrew (39:24)
בְּרַ֣עַשׁ (Trembling) וְ֭רֹגֶז (with excitement), יְגַמֶּא־ (he devours) אָ֑רֶץ (the distance); וְלֹֽא־ (he cannot) יַ֝אֲמִ֗ין (stand still) כִּי־ (. . .) ק֥וֹל (sounds). שׁוֹפָֽר׃ (when the ram’s horn)
KJV (39:24)
He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
Inspired Version (39:25)
He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha! And he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains and the shouting.
Hebrew (39:25)
בְּדֵ֤י (At) שֹׁפָ֨ר׀ (the [blast of] the horn), יֹ֘אמַ֤ר (he snorts) הֶאָ֗ח (with fervor). וּֽ֭מֵרָחוֹק (from afar), יָרִ֣יחַ (He catches the scent) מִלְחָמָ֑ה (of battle) רַ֥עַם (the shouts) שָׂ֝רִים (of captains) וּתְרוּעָֽה׃ (and the cry of war).
KJV (39:25)
He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Inspired Version (39:26)
Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom and stretch her wings toward the south?
Hebrew (39:26)
הֲֽ֭מִבִּינָ֣תְךָ (by your understanding) יַֽאֲבֶר־ (take flight) נֵ֑ץ (Does the hawk) יִפְרֹ֖שׂ (and spread) כְּנָפוֹ (his wings) לְתֵימָֽן׃ (toward the south)?
KJV (39:26)
Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?
Inspired Version (39:27)
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command and make her nest on high?
Hebrew (39:27)
KJV (39:27)
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high?
Inspired Version (39:28)
She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock and the strong place.
Hebrew (39:28)
סֶ֣לַע (on a cliff) יִ֭שְׁכֹּן (He dwells) וְיִתְלֹנָ֑ן (and lodges there); עַֽל־ (is on) שֶׁן־ (crag). סֶ֝֗לַע (a rocky) וּמְצוּדָֽה׃ (his stronghold)
KJV (39:28)
She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.
Inspired Version (39:29)
From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.
Hebrew (39:29)
מִשָּׁ֥ם (From there) חָֽפַר־ (he spies) אֹ֑כֶל (out food); לְ֝מֵרָח֗וֹק ([it] from afar). עֵינָ֥יו (his eyes) יַבִּֽיטוּ׃ (see)
KJV (39:29)
From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.
Inspired Version (39:30)
Her young ones also suck up blood; and where the slain are, there is she.
Hebrew (39:30)
וְאֶפְרֹחוֹ (His young ones) יְעַלְעוּ־ (feast on) דָ֑ם (blood); וּבַאֲשֶׁ֥ר (and where) חֲ֝לָלִ֗ים (the slain [are]), שָׁ֣ם (there) הֽוּא׃פ (he [is]).
KJV (39:30)
Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she.
Inspired Version (40:1)
Moreover, the Lord answered Job and said,
Hebrew (40:1)
KJV (40:1)
Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said,
Inspired Version (40:2)
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? He that reproveth God, let him answer it.
Hebrew (40:2)
KJV (40:2)
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
Inspired Version (40:3)
Then Job answered the Lord and said,
Hebrew (40:3)
KJV (40:3)
Then Job answered the LORD, and said,
Inspired Version (40:4)
Behold, I am vile. What shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
Hebrew (40:4)
הֵ֣ן (Behold), קַ֭לֹּתִי (I am insignificant). מָ֣ה (How) אֲשִׁיבֶ֑ךָּ (can I reply to You)? יָ֝דִ֗י (my hand) שַׂ֣מְתִּי (I place) לְמוֹ־ (over) פִֽי׃ (my mouth).
KJV (40:4)
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
Inspired Version (40:5)
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer; yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Hebrew (40:5)
אַחַ֣ת (once), דִּ֭בַּרְתִּי (I have spoken) וְלֹ֣א (but I have no) אֶֽעֱנֶ֑ה (answer)— וּ֝שְׁתַּ֗יִם (twice), וְלֹ֣א (but I have nothing) אוֹסִֽיף׃פ (to add).
KJV (40:5)
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Inspired Version (40:6)
Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind and said,
Hebrew (40:6)
וַיַּֽעַן־ (answered) יְהוָ֣ה (Then the LORD) אֶת־ () אִ֭יּוֹב (Job) מִנ (out of) סְעָרָה (the whirlwind) וַיֹּאמַֽר׃ (and said):
KJV (40:6)
Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
Inspired Version (40:7)
Gird up thy loins now like a man; I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
Hebrew (40:7)
אֱזָר־ (brace) נָ֣א (Now) כְגֶ֣בֶר (like a man); חֲלָצֶ֑יךָ (yourself) אֶ֝שְׁאָלְךָ֗ (I will question you), וְהוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃ (and you shall inform Me).
KJV (40:7)
Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
Inspired Version (40:8)
Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
Hebrew (40:8)
הַ֭אַף (Would you really) תָּפֵ֣ר (annul) מִשְׁפָּטִ֑י (My justice)? תַּ֝רְשִׁיעֵ֗נִי (Would you condemn Me) לְמַ֣עַן (to) תִּצְדָּֽק׃ (justify yourself?)
KJV (40:8)
Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
Inspired Version (40:9)
Hast thou an arm like God? Or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Hebrew (40:9)
KJV (40:9)
Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Inspired Version (40:10)
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
Hebrew (40:10)
KJV (40:10)
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
Inspired Version (40:11)
Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath; and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.
Hebrew (40:11)
KJV (40:11)
Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.
Inspired Version (40:12)
Look on everyone that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.
Hebrew (40:12)
רְאֵ֣ה (Look on) כָל־ (every) גֵּ֭אֶה (proud man) הַכְנִיעֵ֑הוּ (and humble him); וַהֲדֹ֖ךְ (trample) רְשָׁעִ֣ים (the wicked) תַּחְתָּֽם׃ (where they stand).
KJV (40:12)
Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.
Inspired Version (40:13)
Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret.
Hebrew (40:13)
טָמְנֵ֣ם (Bury them) בֶּעָפָ֣ר (in the dust); יָ֑חַד (together) פְּ֝נֵיהֶ֗ם (. . .) חֲבֹ֣שׁ (imprison them) בַּטָּמֽוּן׃ (in the grave).
KJV (40:13)
Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret.
Inspired Version (40:14)
Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.
Hebrew (40:14)
KJV (40:14)
Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.
Inspired Version (40:15)
Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
Hebrew (40:15)
הִנֵּה־ (Look at) נָ֣א (. . .) בְ֭הֵמוֹת (Behemoth), אֲשֶׁר־ (which) עָשִׂ֣יתִי (I made) עִמָּ֑ךְ ([along] with you). חָ֝צִ֗יר (grass) כַּבָּקָ֥ר (like an ox). יֹאכֵֽל׃ (He feeds on)
KJV (40:15)
Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
Inspired Version (40:16)
Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
Hebrew (40:16)
הִנֵּה־ (See) נָ֣א (. . .) כֹח֣וֹ (the strength) בְמָתְנָ֑יו (of his loins) וְ֝אֹנ֗וֹ (and the power) בִּשְׁרִירֵ֥י (in the muscles) בִטְנֽוֹ׃ (of his belly).
KJV (40:16)
Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
Inspired Version (40:17)
He moveth his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.
Hebrew (40:17)
KJV (40:17)
He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.
Inspired Version (40:18)
His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
Hebrew (40:18)
עֲ֭צָמָיו (His bones) אֲפִיקֵ֣י (are tubes) נְחוּשָׁ֑ה (of bronze); גְּ֝רָמָ֗יו (his limbs) כִּמְטִ֥יל (are rods) בַּרְזֶֽל׃ (of iron).
KJV (40:18)
His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
Inspired Version (40:19)
He is the chief of the ways of God; he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
Hebrew (40:19)
KJV (40:19)
He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
Inspired Version (40:20)
Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
Hebrew (40:20)
כִּֽי־ (-) ב֭וּל (their produce), הָרִ֣ים (The hills) יִשְׂאוּ־ (yield) ל֑וֹ (him) וְֽכָל־ (while all) חַיַּ֥ת (the beasts) הַ֝שָּׂדֶ֗ה (of the field) יְשַֽׂחֲקוּ־ (play) שָֽׁם׃ (nearby).
KJV (40:20)
Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
Inspired Version (40:21)
He lieth under the shady trees in the covert of the reed and fens.
Hebrew (40:21)
תַּֽחַת־ (under) צֶאֱלִ֥ים (the lotus plants), יִשְׁכָּ֑ב (He lies) בְּסֵ֖תֶר (hidden) קָנֶ֣ה (among the reeds) וּבִצָּֽה׃ (of the marsh).
KJV (40:21)
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
Inspired Version (40:22)
The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
Hebrew (40:22)
יְסֻכֻּ֣הוּ (conceal him) צֶאֱלִ֣ים (The lotus plants) צִֽלֲל֑וֹ (in their shade); יְ֝סֻבּ֗וּהוּ (surround him). עַרְבֵי־ (the willows) נָֽחַל׃ (of the brook)
KJV (40:22)
The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
Inspired Version (40:23)
Behold, he drinketh up a river and hasteth not; he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
Hebrew (40:23)
KJV (40:23)
Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
Inspired Version (40:24)
He taketh it with his eyes; his nose pierceth through snares.
Hebrew (40:24)
בְּעֵינָ֥יו (as he looks on), יִקָּחֶ֑נּוּ (Can anyone capture him) בְּ֝מֽוֹקְשִׁ֗ים (with a snare)? יִנְקָב־ (or pierce) אָֽף׃ (his nose)
KJV (40:24)
He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.
Inspired Version (41:1)
Canst thou draw out leviathan with a hook or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
Hebrew (41:1)
תִּמְשֹׁ֣ךְ (Can you pull in) לִוְיָתָ֣ן (Leviathan) בְּחַכָּ֑ה (with a hook) וּ֝בְחֶ֗בֶל (with a rope)? תַּשְׁקִ֥יעַ (. . .) לְשֹׁנֽוֹ׃ (or tie down his tongue)
KJV (41:1)
Canst thou draw out leviathan with a hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
Inspired Version (41:2)
Canst thou put a hook into his nose or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
Hebrew (41:2)
הֲתָשִׂ֣ים (Can you put) אַגְמ֣וֹן (a cord) בְּאַפּ֑וֹ (through his nose) וּ֝בְח֗וֹחַ (with a hook)? תִּקּ֥וֹב (or pierce) לֶֽחֱיוֹ׃ (his jaw)
KJV (41:2)
Canst thou put a hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
Inspired Version (41:3)
Will he make many supplications unto thee? Will he speak soft words unto thee?
Hebrew (41:3)
הֲיַרְבֶּ֣ה (Will he beg) אֵ֭לֶיךָ (you) תַּחֲנוּנִ֑ים (for mercy) אִם־ (or) יְדַבֵּ֖ר (speak) אֵלֶ֣יךָ (to you) רַכּֽוֹת׃ (softly)?
KJV (41:3)
Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?
Inspired Version (41:4)
Will he make a covenant with thee? Wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?
Hebrew (41:4)
הֲיִכְרֹ֣ת (Will he make) בְּרִ֣ית (a covenant) עִמָּ֑ךְ (with you) תִּ֝קָּחֶ֗נּוּ (to take him) לְעֶ֣בֶד (as a slave) עוֹלָֽם׃ (for life)?
KJV (41:4)
Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?
Inspired Version (41:5)
Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? Or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?
Hebrew (41:5)
הַֽתְשַׂחֶק־ (Can you pet) בּ֭וֹ (him) כַּצִּפּ֑וֹר (like a bird) וְ֝תִקְשְׁרֶ֗נּוּ (or put him on a leash) לְנַעֲרוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (for your maidens)?
KJV (41:5)
Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?
Inspired Version (41:6)
Shall the companions make a banquet of him? Shall they part him among the merchants?
Hebrew (41:6)
יִכְר֣וּ (barter) עָ֭לָיו (for him) חַבָּרִ֑ים (Will traders) יֶ֝חֱצ֗וּהוּ (or divide him) בֵּ֣ין (among) כְּֽנַעֲנִֽים׃ (the merchants)?
KJV (41:6)
Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants?
Inspired Version (41:7)
Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons or his head with fish spears?
Hebrew (41:7)
הַֽתְמַלֵּ֣א (Can you fill) בְשֻׂכּ֣וֹת (with harpoons) עוֹר֑וֹ (his hide) וּבְצִלְצַ֖ל (spears)? דָּגִ֣ים (with fishing) רֹאשֽׁוֹ׃ (or his head)
KJV (41:7)
Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with fish spears?
Inspired Version (41:8)
Lay thine hand upon him; remember the battle; do no more.
Hebrew (41:8)
KJV (41:8)
Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.
Inspired Version (41:9)
Behold, the hope of him is in vain. Shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
Hebrew (41:9)
הֵן־ (Surely) תֹּחַלְתּ֥וֹ (hope of [overcoming] him) נִכְזָ֑בָה (is false). הֲגַ֖ם (Is not) אֶל־ () מַרְאָ֣יו (the sight of him) יֻטָֽל׃ (overwhelming)?
KJV (41:9)
Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
Inspired Version (41:10)
None is so fierce that dare stir him up. Who then is able to stand before me?
Hebrew (41:10)
לֹֽא־ (No one) אַ֭כְזָר (is so fierce) כִּ֣י (as to) יְעוּרֶ֑נּוּ (rouse Leviathan). וּמִ֥י (Then who) ה֝֗וּא (. . .) לְפָנַ֥י (against Me)? יִתְיַצָּֽב׃ (is able to stand)
KJV (41:10)
None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?
Inspired Version (41:11)
Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? Whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.
Hebrew (41:11)
מִ֣י (Who) הִ֭קְדִּימַנִי (has given to Me) וַאֲשַׁלֵּ֑ם (that I should repay him)? תַּ֖חַת (under) כָּל־ (Everything) הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (heaven) לִי־ (Mine). הֽוּא׃ (is)
KJV (41:11)
Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.
Inspired Version (41:12)
I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.
Hebrew (41:12)
לֹא (I cannot) אַחֲרִ֥ישׁ (keep silent) בַּדָּ֑יו (about his limbs), וּדְבַר־ (. . .) גְּ֝בוּר֗וֹת (his power) וְחִ֣ין (and graceful) עֶרְכּֽוֹ׃ (form).
KJV (41:12)
I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.
Inspired Version (41:13)
Who can discover the face of his garment? Or who can come to him with his double bridle?
Hebrew (41:13)
KJV (41:13)
Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?
Inspired Version (41:14)
Who can open the doors of his face? His teeth are terrible round about.
Hebrew (41:14)
KJV (41:14)
Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about.
Inspired Version (41:15)
His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal.
Hebrew (41:15)
KJV (41:15)
His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal.
Inspired Version (41:16)
One is so near to another that no air can come between them.
Hebrew (41:16)
אֶחָ֣ד (One scale) בְּאֶחָ֣ד (to another) יִגַּ֑שׁוּ (is so near) וְ֝ר֗וּחַ (air) לֹא־ (that no) יָב֥וֹא (can pass) בֵֽינֵיהֶֽם׃ (between them).
KJV (41:16)
One is so near to another, that no air can come between them.
Inspired Version (41:17)
They are joined one to another; they stick together, that they cannot be sundered.
Hebrew (41:17)
אִישׁ־ (to one) בְּאָחִ֥יהוּ (another); יְדֻבָּ֑קוּ (They are joined) יִ֝תְלַכְּד֗וּ (they clasp) וְלֹ֣א (and cannot) יִתְפָּרָֽדוּ׃ (be separated).
KJV (41:17)
They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered.
Inspired Version (41:18)
By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.
Hebrew (41:18)
עֲֽ֭טִישֹׁתָיו (His snorting) תָּ֣הֶל (flashes) א֑וֹר (with light), וְ֝עֵינָ֗יו (and his eyes) כְּעַפְעַפֵּי־ (are like the rays) שָֽׁחַר׃ (of dawn).
KJV (41:18)
By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.
Inspired Version (41:19)
Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out.
Hebrew (41:19)
מִ֭פִּיו (from his mouth); לַפִּידִ֣ים (Firebrands) יַהֲלֹ֑כוּ (stream) כִּיד֥וֹדֵי (sparks) אֵ֝֗שׁ (fiery) יִתְמַלָּֽטוּ׃ (shoot forth)!
KJV (41:19)
Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out.
Inspired Version (41:20)
Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron.
Hebrew (41:20)
מִ֭נְּחִירָיו (from his nostrils) יֵצֵ֣א (billows) עָשָׁ֑ן (Smoke) כְּד֖וּד (pot) נָפ֣וּחַ (as from a boiling) וְאַגְמֹֽן׃ (over burning reeds).
KJV (41:20)
Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron.
Inspired Version (41:21)
His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.
Hebrew (41:21)
KJV (41:21)
His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.
Inspired Version (41:22)
In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him.
Hebrew (41:22)
בְּֽ֭צַוָּארוֹ (in his neck), יָלִ֣ין (resides) עֹ֑ז (Strength) וּ֝לְפָנָ֗יו (before him). תָּד֥וּץ (leaps) דְּאָבָֽה׃ (and dismay)
KJV (41:22)
In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him.
Inspired Version (41:23)
The flakes of his flesh are joined together; they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.
Hebrew (41:23)
KJV (41:23)
The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.
Inspired Version (41:24)
His heart is as firm as a stone, yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone.
Hebrew (41:24)
לִ֭בּוֹ (His chest) יָצ֣וּק (is as hard) כְּמוֹ־ (as) אָ֑בֶן (a rock), וְ֝יָצ֗וּק (as hard) כְּפֶ֣לַח (millstone)! תַּחְתִּֽית׃ (as a lower)
KJV (41:24)
His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone.
Inspired Version (41:25)
When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid; by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
Hebrew (41:25)
מִ֭שֵּׂתוֹ (When Leviathan rises up), יָג֣וּרוּ (are terrified); אֵלִ֑ים (the mighty) מִ֝שְּׁבָרִ֗ים (before his thrashing). יִתְחַטָּֽאוּ׃ (they withdraw)
KJV (41:25)
When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
Inspired Version (41:26)
The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold--the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
Hebrew (41:26)
מַשִּׂיגֵ֣הוּ (that reaches him) חֶ֭רֶב (The sword) בְּלִ֣י (has no) תָק֑וּם (effect), חֲנִ֖ית (nor does the spear) מַסָּ֣ע (or dart) וְשִׁרְיָֽה׃ (or arrow).
KJV (41:26)
The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
Inspired Version (41:27)
He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.
Hebrew (41:27)
יַחְשֹׁ֣ב (He regards) לְתֶ֣בֶן (as straw) בַּרְזֶ֑ל (iron) לְעֵ֖ץ (wood). רִקָּב֣וֹן (as rotten) נְחוּשָֽׁה׃ (and bronze)
KJV (41:27)
He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.
Inspired Version (41:28)
The arrow cannot make him flee; sling-stones are turned with him into stubble.
Hebrew (41:28)
לֹֽא־ (No) יַבְרִיחֶ֥נּוּ (can make him flee); בֶן־ (. . .) קָ֑שֶׁת (arrow) לְ֝קַ֗שׁ (like chaff) נֶהְפְּכוּ־ (become) ל֥וֹ (to him). אַבְנֵי־ (slingstones) קָֽלַע׃ (. . .)
KJV (41:28)
The arrow cannot make him flee: sling stones are turned with him into stubble.
Inspired Version (41:29)
Darts are counted as stubble; he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
Hebrew (41:29)
כְּ֭קַשׁ (as straw), נֶחְשְׁב֣וּ (is regarded) תוֹתָ֑ח (A club) וְ֝יִשְׂחַ֗ק (and he laughs) לְרַ֣עַשׁ (at the sound) כִּידֽוֹן׃ (of the lance).
KJV (41:29)
Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
Inspired Version (41:30)
Sharp stones are under him; he spreadeth sharp-pointed things upon the mire.
Hebrew (41:30)
תַּ֭חְתָּיו (His undersides) חַדּ֣וּדֵי (are jagged) חָ֑רֶשׂ (potsherds), יִרְפַּ֖ד (spreading out) חָר֣וּץ (like a threshing sledge) עֲלֵי־ (. . .). טִֽיט׃ (the mud)
KJV (41:30)
Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire.
Inspired Version (41:31)
He maketh the deep to boil like a pot; he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment.
Hebrew (41:31)
יַרְתִּ֣יחַ (seethe) כַּסִּ֣יר (like a cauldron); מְצוּלָ֑ה (He makes the depths) יָ֝֗ם (the sea) יָשִׂ֥ים (he makes) כַּמֶּרְקָחָֽה׃ (like a jar of ointment).
KJV (41:31)
He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment.
Inspired Version (41:32)
He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary.
Hebrew (41:32)
KJV (41:32)
He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary.
Inspired Version (41:33)
Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear.
Hebrew (41:33)
KJV (41:33)
Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear.
Inspired Version (41:34)
He beholdeth all high things; he is a king over all the children of pride.
Hebrew (41:34)
KJV (41:34)
He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride.
Inspired Version (42:1)
Then Job answered the Lord and said,
Hebrew (42:1)
KJV (42:1)
Then Job answered the LORD, and said,
Inspired Version (42:2)
I know that thou canst do everything and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
Hebrew (42:2)
KJV (42:2)
I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
Inspired Version (42:3)
Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? Therefore have I uttered that I understood not--things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Hebrew (42:3)
מִ֤י (You asked, ‘Who) זֶ֨ה׀ (is this) מַעְלִ֥ים (who conceals) עֵצָ֗ה (My counsel) בְּֽלִ֫י (without) דָ֥עַת (knowledge)? לָכֵ֣ן (Surely) הִ֭גַּדְתִּי (I spoke of things) וְלֹ֣א (I did not) אָבִ֑ין (understand), נִפְלָא֥וֹת (things too wonderful) מִ֝מֶּ֗נִּי (for me) וְלֹ֣א (. . .) אֵדָֽע׃ (to know).
KJV (42:3)
Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Inspired Version (42:4)
Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak; I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
Hebrew (42:4)
שְֽׁמַֽע־ (You said, ‘Listen) נָ֭א (now), וְאָנֹכִ֣י (and I) אֲדַבֵּ֑ר (will speak). אֶ֝שְׁאָלְךָ֗ (I will question you), וְהוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃ (and you shall inform Me).
KJV (42:4)
Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
Inspired Version (42:5)
I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; but now mine eye seeth thee;
Hebrew (42:5)
לְשֵֽׁמַע־ (My ears) אֹ֥זֶן (. . .) שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ (had heard of You), וְ֝עַתָּ֗ה (but now) עֵינִ֥י (my eyes) רָאָֽתְךָ׃ (have seen You).
KJV (42:5)
I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.
Inspired Version (42:6)
Wherefore, I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes.
Hebrew (42:6)
עַל־ (Therefore) כֵּ֭ן (. . .) אֶמְאַ֣ס (I despise [myself]), וְנִחַ֑מְתִּי (and I repent) עַל־ (in) עָפָ֥ר (dust) וָאֵֽפֶר׃פ (and ashes).
KJV (42:6)
Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
Inspired Version (42:7)
And it was so that, after the Lord had spoken these words unto Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz, the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee and against thy two friends; for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Hebrew (42:7)
וַיְהִ֗י (-) אַחַ֨ר (After) דִּבֶּ֧ר (had spoken) יְהוָ֛ה (the LORD) אֶת־ (-) הַדְּבָרִ֥ים (words) הָאֵ֖לֶּה (these) אֶל־ (to) אִיּ֑וֹב (Job), וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (said) יְהוָ֜ה (He) אֶל־ (to) אֱלִיפַ֣ז (Eliphaz) הַתֵּֽימָנִ֗י (the Temanite), חָרָ֨ה (is kindled) אַפִּ֤י (My wrath) בְךָ֙ (against you) וּבִשְׁנֵ֣י (and your two) רֵעֶ֔יךָ (friends). כִּ֠י (For) לֹ֣א (you have not) דִבַּרְתֶּ֥ם (spoken) אֵלַ֛י (about Me) נְכוֹנָ֖ה (accurately), כְּעַבְדִּ֥י (as My servant) אִיּֽוֹב׃ (Job has).
KJV (42:7)
And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Inspired Version (42:8)
Therefore, take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you, for him will I accept, lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the things which is right, like my servant Job.
Hebrew (42:8)
וְעַתָּ֡ה (So now), קְחֽוּ־ (take) לָכֶ֣ם () שִׁבְעָֽה־ (seven) פָרִים֩ (bulls) וְשִׁבְעָ֨ה (and seven) אֵילִ֜ים (rams), וּלְכ֣וּ׀ (go) אֶל־ (to) עַבְדִּ֣י (My servant) אִיּ֗וֹב (Job), וְהַעֲלִיתֶ֤ם (and sacrifice) עוֹלָה֙ (a burnt offering) בַּֽעַדְכֶ֔ם (for yourselves). וְאִיּ֣וֹב (Job) עַבְדִּ֔י (Then My servant) יִתְפַּלֵּ֖ל (will pray) עֲלֵיכֶ֑ם (for you), כִּ֧י (for) אִם־ (. . .) פָּנָ֣יו (his prayer) אֶשָּׂ֗א (I will accept) לְבִלְתִּ֞י (and not) עֲשׂ֤וֹת (deal) עִמָּכֶם֙ (with you) נְבָלָ֔ה ([according to your] folly). כִּ֠י (For) לֹ֣א (you have not) דִבַּרְתֶּ֥ם (spoken) אֵלַ֛י (about Me), נְכוֹנָ֖ה (accurately) כְּעַבְדִּ֥י (as My servant) אִיּֽוֹב׃ (Job has).”
KJV (42:8)
Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.
Inspired Version (42:9)
So Eliphaz, the Temanite, and Bildad, the Shuhite, and Zophar, the Naamathite, went and did according as the Lord commanded them; the Lord also accepted Job.
Hebrew (42:9)
וַיֵּלְכוּ֩ (went) אֱלִיפַ֨ז (So Eliphaz) הַתֵּֽימָנִ֜י (the Temanite), וּבִלְדַּ֣ד (Bildad) הַשּׁוּחִ֗י (the Shuhite), צֹפַר֙ (and Zophar) הַנַּ֣עֲמָתִ֔י (the Naamathite) וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֔וּ (and did) כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (as) דִּבֶּ֥ר (had told them); אֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (. . .) יְהוָ֑ה (the LORD) וַיִּשָּׂ֥א (accepted) יְהוָ֖ה (and the LORD) אֶת־ (-) פְּנֵ֥י (. . .) אִיּֽוֹב׃ (Job’s prayer).
KJV (42:9)
So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job.
Inspired Version (42:10)
And the Lord turned the captivity of Job when he prayed for his friends; also, the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
Hebrew (42:10)
וַֽיהוָ֗ה (the LORD) שָׁ֚ב (restored) אֶת־ (-) שְׁבִית (his prosperity) אִיּ֔וֹב (After Job) בְּהִֽתְפַּֽלְל֖וֹ (had prayed) בְּעַ֣ד (for) רֵעֵ֑הוּ (his friends), וַ֧יֹּסֶף (and doubled) יְהוָ֛ה (. . .) אֶת־ (-) כָּל־ (former possessions) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (-). לְאִיּ֖וֹב (his) לְמִשְׁנֶֽה׃ (-)
KJV (42:10)
And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.
Inspired Version (42:11)
Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before and did eat bread with him in his house; and they bemoaned him and comforted him over all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him; every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.
Hebrew (42:11)
וַיָּבֹ֣אוּ (came) אֵ֠לָיו () כָּל־ (All) אֶחָ֨יו (his brothers) וְכָל־ (and) אַחְיֹתָיו (sisters) וְכָל־ (. . .) יֹדְעָ֣יו (acquaintances) לְפָנִ֗ים (and prior) וַיֹּאכְל֨וּ (and dined) עִמּ֣וֹ (with him) לֶחֶם֮ (. . .) בְּבֵיתוֹ֒ (in his house). וַיָּנֻ֤דוּ (They consoled) לוֹ֙ (him) וַיְנַחֲמ֣וּ (and comforted) אֹת֔וֹ (him) עַ֚ל (over) כָּל־ (all) הָ֣רָעָ֔ה (the adversity) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) הֵבִ֥יא (had brought) יְהוָ֖ה (the LORD) עָלָ֑יו (upon him). וַיִּתְּנוּ־ (one gave) ל֗וֹ (him) אִ֚ישׁ (And each) קְשִׂיטָ֣ה (piece of silver) אֶחָ֔ת (a) וְאִ֕ישׁ (. . .) נֶ֥זֶם (ring). זָהָ֖ב (gold) אֶחָֽד׃ס (and a)
KJV (42:11)
Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.
Inspired Version (42:12)
So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning; for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
Hebrew (42:12)
וַֽיהוָ֗ה (So the LORD) בֵּרַ֛ךְ (blessed) אֶת־ (-) אַחֲרִ֥ית (latter [days]) אִיּ֖וֹב (Job’s) מֵרֵאשִׁת֑וֹ (more than his first). וַֽיְהִי־ (He owned) ל֡וֹ () אַרְבָּעָה֩ (14,000 {}) עָשָׂ֨ר (. . .) אֶ֜לֶף (. . .) צֹ֗אן (sheep), וְשֵׁ֤שֶׁת (6,000 {}) אֲלָפִים֙ (. . .) גְּמַלִּ֔ים (camels), וְאֶֽלֶף־ (1,000 {}) צֶ֥מֶד (yoke) בָּקָ֖ר (of oxen), וְאֶ֥לֶף (and 1,000) אֲתוֹנֽוֹת׃ (female donkeys).
KJV (42:12)
So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
Inspired Version (42:13)
He had also seven sons and three daughters.
Hebrew (42:13)
וַֽיְהִי־ (And he also had) ל֛וֹ () שִׁבְעָ֥נָה (seven) בָנִ֖ים (sons) וְשָׁל֥וֹשׁ (and three) בָּנֽוֹת׃ (daughters).
KJV (42:13)
He had also seven sons and three daughters.
Inspired Version (42:14)
And he called the name of the first Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Keren-happuch.
Hebrew (42:14)
וַיִּקְרָ֤א (He named) שֵׁם־ (. . .) הָֽאַחַת֙ (his first) יְמִימָ֔ה (daughter Jemimah), וְשֵׁ֥ם (. . .) הַשֵּׁנִ֖ית (his second) קְצִיעָ֑ה (Keziah), וְשֵׁ֥ם (. . .) הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֖ית (and his third) קֶ֥רֶן (vvv) הַפּֽוּךְ׃ (Keren-happuch).
KJV (42:14)
And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Keren-happuch.
Inspired Version (42:15)
And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job; and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.
Hebrew (42:15)
וְלֹ֨א (No) נִמְצָ֜א (could be found) נָשִׁ֥ים (women) יָפ֛וֹת (as beautiful) כִּבְנ֥וֹת (daughters) אִיּ֖וֹב (as Job’s) בְּכָל־ (in all) הָאָ֑רֶץ (the land), וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (granted) לָהֶ֧ם (them) אֲבִיהֶ֛ם (and their father) נַחֲלָ֖ה (an inheritance) בְּת֥וֹךְ (among) אֲחֵיהֶֽם׃ס (their brothers).
KJV (42:15)
And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.
Inspired Version (42:16)
After this, lived Job a hundred and forty years and saw his sons and his sons' sons, even four generations.
Hebrew (42:16)
KJV (42:16)
After this lived Job a hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations.