Job 6
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1Then Job responded: 1In rebuttal, Job replied:
2"Oh, if only my grief could be weighed, and my misfortune laid on the scales too! 2"If only my grief could be weighed; or my calamity piled together on a balance scale!
3But because it is heavier than the sand of the sea, that is why my words have been wild. 3It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore! Here's why I've talked so rashly:
4For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God's sudden terrors are arrayed against me. 4"The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!
5"Does the wild donkey bray when it is near grass? Or does the ox low near its fodder? 5"Will the wild donkey bray from hunger if fresh grass is beside him? Will the ox low from distress if it is near its feed?
6Can food that is tasteless be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg? 6Tasteless food isn't eaten without salt, is it? Is there any taste in an egg white?
7I have refused to touch such things; they are like loathsome food to me. 7I cannot bring myself to touch them; food like this makes me sick."
8"Oh that my request would be realized, and that God would grant me what I long for! 8"Who will grant my wish? I wish God would grant what I'm hoping for:
9And that God would be willing to crush me, that he would let loose his hand and kill me. 9that God would just be willing to crush me; that he would let loose and eliminate me!
10Then I would yet have my comfort, then I would rejoice, in spite of pitiless pain, for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. 10At least I could still take comfort and rejoice in unceasing anguish, for I didn't conceal what the Holy One has to say.
11What is my strength, that I should wait? and what is my end, that I should prolong my life? 11"Do I have the strength to wait? And why should I be patient?
12Is my strength like that of stones? or is my flesh made of bronze? 12Am I as strong as a rock? Am I some kind of iron man?
13Is not my power to help myself nothing, and has not every resource been driven from me? 13There is no help within me, is there? My resources have been driven away from me, haven't they?
14"To the one in despair, kindness should come from his friend even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. 14The friend shows gracious love for his friend, even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty.
15My brothers have been as treacherous as a seasonal stream, and as the riverbeds of the intermittent streams that flow away. 15But my brothers have acted treacherously like a cascading river, like torrential rivers that overflow.
16They are dark because of ice; snow is piled up over them. 16Filled with waters made cold by ice, they are where the snow goes to hide.
17When they are scorched, they dry up, when it is hot, they vanish from their place. 17But then the snow melts, and they disappear; when warmed, they evaporate from their stream beds.
18Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish. 18Travelers divert in their route; they go into a wasteland and die.
19The caravans of Tema looked intently for these streams; the traveling merchants of Sheba hoped for them. 19Travelers from Tema search intently; caravans from Sheba hope to find them.
20They were distressed, because each one had been so confident; they arrived there, but were disappointed. 20For all their expectations, they are doomed to disappointment; even though they have come and searched this far.
21For now you have become like these streams that are no help; you see a terror, and are afraid. 21"And now you're all just like them, aren't you? You see my terror and are terrified.
22"Have I ever said, 'Give me something, and from your fortune make gifts in my favor'? 22When did I ever ask you for anything, say 'Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'
23Or 'Deliver me from the enemy's power, and from the hand of tyrants ransom me'? 23or say 'Deliver me from my enemy's control,' or 'Redeem me from the domination of ruthless people'?"
24"Teach me and I, for my part, will be silent; explain to me how I have been mistaken. 24"Instruct me, and I'll remain silent. Help me understand where I've gone astray.
25How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove? 25The truth can be painful, but what has your argument proven?
26Do you intend to criticize mere words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind? 26Did you intend your words to reprove, even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind?
27Yes, you would gamble for the fatherless, and auction off your friend. 27Indeed, you would gamble to buy an orphan; and barter to buy your friend!
28"Now then, be good enough to look at me; and I will not lie to your face! 28Now be willing to face me, and I won't lie to your face.
29Relent, let there be no falsehood; reconsider, for my righteousness is intact! 29Repent! Let there be no injustice; Change your ways! My vindication is at stake.
30Is there any falsehood on my lips? Can my mouth not discern evil things? 30Have I said anything that's unjust? I can discern evil, can't I?"
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