Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. New Living Translation “I cannot keep from speaking. I must express my anguish. My bitter soul must complain. English Standard Version “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Berean Standard Bible Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. New American Standard Bible “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. NASB 1995 “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. NASB 1977 “Therefore, I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Legacy Standard Bible “Indeed I will not hold back my mouth; I will speak in the distress of my spirit; I will muse on the bitterness of my soul. Amplified Bible “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul [O Lord]. Christian Standard Bible Therefore I will not restrain my mouth. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore I will not restrain my mouth. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version And so, I cry out to you in agony and distress. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I won't keep my mouth shut, but I will speak from the distress that is in my spirit and complain about the bitterness in my soul. Good News Translation No! I can't be quiet! I am angry and bitter. I have to speak. International Standard Version "In addition, I won't keep my opinion to myself; I'll speak from my distressed spirit; I'll complain with my bitter soul. Majority Standard Bible Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. NET Bible "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. New Heart English Bible "Therefore I will not keep silent. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit. I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. World English Bible “Therefore I will not keep silent. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit. I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAlso I do not withhold my mouth—I speak in the distress of my spirit, I talk in the bitterness of my soul. Young's Literal Translation Also I -- I withhold not my mouth -- I speak in the distress of my spirit, I talk in the bitterness of my soul. Smith's Literal Translation Also I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the straitness of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore I will not spare my month, I will speak in the affliction of my spirit: I will talk with the bitterness of my soul. Catholic Public Domain Version And because of this, I will not restrain my mouth. I will speak in the affliction of my spirit. I will converse from the bitterness of my soul. New American Bible My own utterance I will not restrain; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. New Revised Standard Version “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also I shall not restrain my mouth, I shall speak in the grief of my spirit and I shall narrate in the bitterness of my soul OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then neither will I refrain my mouth: I will speak being in distress; being in anguish I will disclose the bitterness of my soul. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Continues: Life Seems Futile…10He never returns to his house; his place remembers him no more. 11Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. 12Am I the sea, or the monster of the deep, that You must keep me under guard?… Cross References Psalm 39:1-3 For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.” / I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred. / My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue: Psalm 142:1-2 A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy. / I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him. Lamentations 3:17-20 My soul has been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. / So I say, “My strength has perished, along with my hope from the LORD.” / Remember my affliction and wandering, the wormwood and the gall. ... Psalm 77:1-4 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me. / In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. / I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah ... Jeremiah 20:7-9 You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. / For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long. / If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail. Psalm 6:6-7 I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. / My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes. Psalm 32:3-4 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. / For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah Psalm 38:8-10 I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. / O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You. / My heart pounds, my strength fails, and even the light of my eyes has faded. Psalm 102:1-2 A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. / Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call. Psalm 42:3-4 My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?” / These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the festive procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise. Psalm 88:1-3 A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You. / May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry. / For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. Treasury of Scripture 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. I will not. Job 6:26 Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind? Job 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. Job 13:13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will. the anguish. Genesis 42:21 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us. 2 Kings 4:27,28 And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me… Matthew 26:37,38 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy… the bitterness. Job 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; Job 21:25 And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure. 1 Samuel 1:10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. Jump to Previous Anguish Bitter Bitterness Complain Distress Mouth Outcry Pain Refrain Restrain Shut Silent Soul Speak Spirit Talk Withhold WordsJump to Next Anguish Bitter Bitterness Complain Distress Mouth Outcry Pain Refrain Restrain Shut Silent Soul Speak Spirit Talk Withhold WordsJob 7 1. Job excuses his desire of death.12. He complains of his own restlessness, and reasons with God. Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; Job, in his suffering, chooses to express his pain openly. This reflects the human tendency to seek relief through verbal expression during times of distress. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, lamentation was a common practice, often seen in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 13:1-2). Job's decision to speak mirrors the biblical tradition of bringing one's grievances before God, as seen in the lamentations of the prophets and the cries of the psalmists. This phrase also highlights the importance of honesty in one's relationship with God, as seen in the candid prayers of figures like David. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. 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, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it. 2. Uz The land where Job lived. It is often associated with the region east of Israel, though its exact location is uncertain. 3. Job's Suffering The context of this verse is Job's immense suffering, both physically and emotionally, as he grapples with the loss of his children, wealth, and health. Teaching Points The Validity of LamentJob's expression of anguish teaches us that lament is a valid and biblical response to suffering. It is not a sign of weak faith but an honest dialogue with God. The Importance of Authenticity in Prayer Job's refusal to restrain his mouth underscores the importance of being authentic in our prayers. God desires honesty and transparency in our relationship with Him. The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Growth While suffering is painful, it can lead to deeper spiritual insights and growth. Job's journey shows that questioning and wrestling with God can lead to a more profound understanding of His character. The Community's Role in Suffering Job's friends initially come to comfort him, though they later falter. This highlights the importance of community support and the need for wisdom and compassion when others are suffering. Trusting God's Sovereignty Despite his complaints, Job ultimately trusts in God's sovereignty. This teaches us to hold onto faith, even when we do not understand our circumstances.Verse 11. - Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; rather, I moreover will not refrain my lips; that is, "You may do as you like under affliction, I claim the right of complaining." Job has already pointed out that nature teaches the animals to complain when they suffer (Job 6:5). Why, then, should not he? Complaint is not necessarily murmuring; it is sometimes merely expostulation, which God allows (comp. Psalm 4:2; Psalm 77:3; Psalm 142:2, etc.). I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Extreme "anguish" and "bitter" suffering excuse complaints that would otherwise be, blare-able (comp. Job 6:2-4). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thereforeגַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and I אֲנִי֮ (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no restrain אֶחֱשָׂ֫ךְ (’e·ḥĕ·śāḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2820: To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe my mouth; פִּ֥י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to I will speak אֲֽ֭דַבְּרָה (’ăḏab·bə·rāh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue in the anguish בְּצַ֣ר (bə·ṣar) Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent of my spirit; רוּחִ֑י (rū·ḥî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit I will complain אָ֝שִׂ֗יחָה (’ā·śî·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 7878: To muse, complain, talk (of) in the bitterness בְּמַ֣ר (bə·mar) Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 4751: Bitter, bitterness, bitterly of my soul. נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links Job 7:11 NIVJob 7:11 NLT Job 7:11 ESV Job 7:11 NASB Job 7:11 KJV Job 7:11 BibleApps.com Job 7:11 Biblia Paralela Job 7:11 Chinese Bible Job 7:11 French Bible Job 7:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 7:11 Therefore I will not keep silent (Jb) |
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