Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Is there any wickedness on my lips? Can my mouth not discern malice? New Living Translation Do you think I am lying? Don’t I know the difference between right and wrong? English Standard Version Is there any injustice on my tongue? Cannot my palate discern the cause of calamity? Berean Standard Bible Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice? King James Bible Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things? New King James Version Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern the unsavory? New American Standard Bible “Is there injustice on my tongue? Does my palate not discern disasters? NASB 1995 “Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my palate discern calamities? NASB 1977 “Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my palate discern calamities? Legacy Standard Bible Is there unrighteousness on my tongue? Cannot my palate discern destruction? Amplified Bible “Is there injustice or malice on my tongue? Can my palate not discern what is destructive? Christian Standard Bible Is there injustice on my tongue or can my palate not taste disaster? Holman Christian Standard Bible Is there injustice on my tongue or can my palate not taste disaster? American Standard Version Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern mischievous things? Contemporary English Version I know right from wrong, and I am not telling lies. English Revised Version Is there injustice on my tongue? cannot my taste discern mischievous things? GOD'S WORD® Translation Is there injustice on my tongue, or is my mouth unable to tell the difference between right and wrong? Good News Translation But you think I am lying--you think I can't tell right from wrong. International Standard Version Have I said anything that's unjust? I can discern evil, can't I?" Majority Standard Bible Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice? NET Bible Is there any falsehood on my lips? Can my mouth not discern evil things? New Heart English Bible Is there injustice on my tongue? Can't my taste discern mischievous things? Webster's Bible Translation Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things? World English Bible Is there injustice on my tongue? Can’t my taste discern mischievous things? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIs there perverseness in my tongue? Does my palate not discern calamity?” Young's Literal Translation Is there in my tongue perverseness? Discerneth not my palate desirable things? Smith's Literal Translation Is there iniquity in my tongue? if my palate shall not understand calamities. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd you shall not And iniquity in my tongue, neither shall folly sound in my mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version And you will not find iniquity on my tongue, nor will foolishness resound in my throat. New American Bible Is there insincerity on my tongue, or cannot my taste discern falsehood? New Revised Standard Version Is there any wrong on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern calamity? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIs there iniquity in my tongue? Or does not my mouth speak truth? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Is evil in my tongue, or is my mouth not speaking truth? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern crafty devices? Brenton Septuagint Translation For there is no injustice in my tongue; and does not my throat meditate understanding? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Replies: My Complaint is Just…29Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake. 30Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice? Cross References Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth. Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. Proverbs 4:24 Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech. Proverbs 10:31-32 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. / The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Proverbs 12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. Isaiah 6:5 Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” Isaiah 53:9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. Matthew 12:34-37 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ... Matthew 15:18-20 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. / These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. John 7:18 He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood. John 8:46 Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? Treasury of Scripture Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things? iniquity. Job 33:8-12 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying, … Job 42:3-6 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… cannot. Job 6:6 Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg? Job 12:11 Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? Job 34:3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. taste. Jump to Previous Calamities Calamity Cause Clear Crafty Desirable Devices Discern Discerneth Evil Iniquity Injustice Lips Malice Mischievous Mouth Palate Perverse Perverseness Taste Tongue Trouble Wickedness WrongJump to Next Calamities Calamity Cause Clear Crafty Desirable Devices Discern Discerneth Evil Iniquity Injustice Lips Malice Mischievous Mouth Palate Perverse Perverseness Taste Tongue Trouble Wickedness WrongJob 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. Is there iniquity on my tongue? Job is defending his integrity and righteousness in the face of his friends' accusations. The tongue, often symbolizing speech and communication, is a recurring theme in Scripture regarding the expression of one's heart (James 3:5-10). Job is questioning whether he has spoken anything sinful or deceitful. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, words held significant power and were believed to reflect one's inner character. Job's insistence on the purity of his speech underscores his claim to innocence and aligns with the biblical principle that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (Matthew 12:34). Can my mouth not discern malice? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and perseverance. 2. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar Job's three friends who visit him to offer counsel and comfort but often end up accusing him of wrongdoing. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. God The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing and ultimately restores him. 5. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his faithfulness is due to his prosperity. Teaching Points Guarding Our SpeechJob's question about iniquity on his tongue reminds us of the importance of being mindful of our words. As believers, we should strive to speak truthfully and lovingly. Discernment in Communication Job's ability to discern malice emphasizes the need for discernment in our interactions. We should seek wisdom to understand the intentions behind words, both ours and others'. Integrity in Adversity Despite his suffering, Job maintains his integrity, challenging us to uphold our values and faith even when facing trials. Self-Examination Job's introspection encourages us to regularly examine our hearts and speech for any hidden sin or malice, seeking God's help in purifying our intentions. The Role of Friends in Suffering Job's interactions with his friends highlight the importance of offering genuine support and avoiding judgment when others are in distress.(30) Is there iniquity?--Or, injustice in my tongue? Is my taste so perverted that it cannot perceive what is perverse? "Ye appear to think that I am wholly incapable of judging my own cause because it is my own; but if ye will only condescend to return in due course, ye shall find that I know what is right as well as you, and that there is no more vicious reasoning in me than there is with you, and probably less." It is difficult to draw out the argument of Job in the logical form of our Western thought, and to trace the line of connection running through it. If we look at it in detail--as we must in order to explain it--then we are apt to look at it piecemeal, and miss the thread; but in point of fact it is just this very thread which it is so difficult to detect and retain from one chapter to another.Verse 30. - Is there iniquity in my tongue? (see ver. 26). Job now justifies his words, which previously he had admitted to have been "rash" (ver. 3). Perhaps he intends to distinguish between rashness and actual wickedness. Cannot my taste discern perverse things? i.e. I see no perversity or wickedness in what I have said. If there were any, I think I should discern it The reasoning is somewhat dangerous, since men are not infallible judges, not being unprejudiced judges, in their own case. Job's ultimate verdict on himself is that he has "uttered that which he understood not" (Job 42:3) - wherefore he "abhors himself, and repents in dust and ashes" (Job 42:6).
Hebrew Is thereהֲיֵשׁ־ (hă·yêš-) Adverb Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is iniquity עַוְלָ֑ה (‘aw·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness on my tongue? בִּלְשׁוֹנִ֥י (bil·šō·w·nî) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3956: The tongue Can אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not my mouth חִ֝כִּ֗י (ḥik·kî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2441: Palate, roof of the mouth, gums not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no discern יָבִ֥ין (yā·ḇîn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand malice? הַוּֽוֹת׃ (haw·wō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1942: Desire, chasm, destruction Links Job 6:30 NIVJob 6:30 NLT Job 6:30 ESV Job 6:30 NASB Job 6:30 KJV Job 6:30 BibleApps.com Job 6:30 Biblia Paralela Job 6:30 Chinese Bible Job 6:30 French Bible Job 6:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 6:30 Is there injustice on my tongue? Can't (Jb) |
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