Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been impetuous. New Living Translation they would outweigh all the sands of the sea. That is why I spoke impulsively. English Standard Version For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea; therefore my words have been rash. Berean Standard Bible For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash. King James Bible For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up. New King James Version For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea— Therefore my words have been rash. New American Standard Bible “For then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; For that reason my words have been rash. NASB 1995 “For then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; Therefore my words have been rash. NASB 1977 “For then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, Therefore my words have been rash. Legacy Standard Bible For then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; Therefore my words have been rash. Amplified Bible “For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea; Therefore my words have been incoherent, Christian Standard Bible For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas! That is why my words are rash. Holman Christian Standard Bible For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas! That is why my words are rash. American Standard Version For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because now it is more than the sand of the seas, because of this, my words were restrained Brenton Septuagint Translation And verily they would be heavier than the sand by the seashore: but, as it seems, my words are vain. Contemporary English Version They outweigh the sand along the beach, and that's why I have spoken without thinking first. Douay-Rheims Bible As the sand of the sea this would appear heavier: therefore my words are full of sorrow : English Revised Version For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: therefore have my words been rash. GOD'S WORD® Translation then they would be heavier than the sand of the seas. I spoke carelessly Good News Translation they would weigh more than the sands of the sea, so my wild words should not surprise you. International Standard Version It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore! Here's why I've talked so rashly: JPS Tanakh 1917 For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; Therefore are my words broken. Literal Standard Version For now it is heavier than the sands of the sea, | Therefore my words have been rash. Majority Standard Bible For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash. New American Bible They would now outweigh the sands of the sea! Because of this I speak without restraint. NET Bible But because it is heavier than the sand of the sea, that is why my words have been wild. New Revised Standard Version For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea; therefore my words have been rash. New Heart English Bible For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, therefore have my words been rash. Webster's Bible Translation For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up. World English Bible For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, therefore my words have been rash. Young's Literal Translation For now, than the sands of the sea it is heavier, Therefore my words have been rash. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Replies: My Complaint is Just…2“If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales. 3For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been rash. 4For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.… Cross References Job 23:2 "Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Treasury of Scripture For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up. heavier. Proverbs 27:3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. my words are swallowed up. Job 37:19,20 Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness… Psalm 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. Psalm 77:4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak. Jump to Previous Broken Heavier Impetuous Outweigh Rash Sand Sands Sea Seas Surely Swallowed Uncontrolled Vehement Weight Wonder WordsJump to Next Broken Heavier Impetuous Outweigh Rash Sand Sands Sea Seas Surely Swallowed Uncontrolled Vehement Weight Wonder WordsJob 6 1. Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.8. He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort. 14. He reproves his friends of unkindness. (3) Swallowed up.--That is. words are useless and powerless to express it. (See the margin.)Verse 3. - For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea (comp. Proverbs 27:3, "A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both;" see also Ecclus. 22:15). Therefore my words are swallowed up; rather, as in the Revised Version, therefore have my words been rash. Job here excuses without justifying himself. The excessive character of his sufferings has, he declares, forced him to utter rash and violent words, as these wherein he cursed his day and wished that he had never been born (Job 3:1, 3-11). Some allowance ought to be made for rash speech uttered under such circumstances. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction then עַתָּ֗ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time it would outweigh יִכְבָּ֑ד (yiḵ·bāḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome the sand מֵח֣וֹל (mê·ḥō·wl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2344: Sand of the seas— יַמִּ֣ים (yam·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin no wonder עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my words דְּבָרַ֥י (də·ḇā·ray) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause have been rash. לָֽעוּ׃ (lā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3886: To swallow, swallow down Links Job 6:3 NIVJob 6:3 NLT Job 6:3 ESV Job 6:3 NASB Job 6:3 KJV Job 6:3 BibleApps.com Job 6:3 Biblia Paralela Job 6:3 Chinese Bible Job 6:3 French Bible Job 6:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 6:3 For now it would be heavier than (Jb) |
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