Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

"Although I cried out "Violence!' I received no answer; I cried for help, but there was no justice.

New American Standard Bible

“Behold, I cry, ‘Violence!’ but I get no answer;
I shout for help, but there is no justice.

King James Version

Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.

Holman Bible

I cry out: “Violence!” but get no response;
I call for help, but there is no justice.

A Conservative Version

Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard. I cry for help, but there is no justice.

American Standard Version

Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry for help, but there is no justice.

Amplified


“Behold, I cry out, ‘Violence!’ but I am not heard;
I shout for help, but there is no justice.

Bible in Basic English

Truly, I make an outcry against the violent man, but there is no answer: I give a cry for help, but no one takes up my cause.

Darby Translation

Behold, I cry out of wrong, and I am not heard; I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.

Julia Smith Translation

Behold, I shall cry violence, and shall I not be answered: I shall cry for help, and no judgment

King James 2000

Behold, I cry out concerning wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no justice.

Lexham Expanded Bible

"Look, I cry out, 'Violence!' but I am not answered; I cry out, but there is no justice.

Modern King James verseion

Behold, I cry out, Violence! And I am not answered. I cry aloud, but there is no justice.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Behold: though I cry, yet violence is done unto me. I cannot be heard! Though I complain, there is none to give sentence with me.

NET Bible

"If I cry out, 'Violence!' I receive no answer; I cry for help, but there is no justice.

New Heart English Bible

"Behold, I cry out 'Injustice.' but there is no justice.

The Emphasized Bible

Lo! I cry - out: Violence! but receive no answer, I cry aloud, but there is no vindication;

Webster

Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.

World English Bible

"Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard. I cry for help, but there is no justice.

Youngs Literal Translation

Lo, I cry out -- violence, and am not answered, I cry aloud, and there is no judgment.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
צעק 
Tsa`aq 
Usage: 55

but I am not heard
ענה 
`anah 
Usage: 329

שׁוע 
Shava` 
Usage: 21

References

Morish

Context Readings

Job's Sixth Speech: A Response To Bildad

6 then at least you must know that God has accused me of wrong, and trapped me with his net." 7 "Although I cried out "Violence!' I received no answer; I cried for help, but there was no justice. 8 He blocked my path, so I cannot pass; and he turned out the lights on my pathways.


Cross References

Lamentations 3:8

Indeed, when I cry out, calling for help, he shuts out my prayer.

Habakkuk 1:2-3

"How long, LORD, must I cry out for help, but you won't listen? I'm crying out to you, "Violence!' but you aren't providing deliverance.

Job 9:24

A land is given into the hands of a wicked person; he covers the faces of its judges. If it is not God, then who is it?"

Job 9:32

He's not a man like me, so that I can answer him, or that we can enter into litigation with one another.

Job 10:3

Does it delight you to oppress or despise what you have made, while you smile at the plans of the wicked?

Job 10:15-17

""Woe to me if I'm guilty! If I'm innocent, I cannot lift my head, because I am filled with disgrace. Look at my affliction!

Job 13:15-23

Even though he kills me, I'll continue to hope in him. At least I'll be able to argue my case to his face!

Job 16:17-19

even though violence is not my intention, and my prayer is pure."

Job 16:21

crying for him to arbitrate between this man and God; as a human being does with his fellow neighbor.

Job 21:27

"Look! I know your thoughts, your plans are going to harm me.

Job 23:3-7

If only I knew where to find him, I would visit him where he has taken his seat.

Job 30:20

I cry for help to you, but you won't answer me; I stand still, but you only look at me.

Job 31:35-36

"Who will grant me a hearing? Here's my signature let the Almighty answer! Since my adversary indicted me,

Job 34:5

Now this is Job's claim: "Even though I'm innocent, God has stopped treating me righteously.

Job 40:8

Indeed would you annul my justice and condemn me, just so you can claim that you're righteous?

Psalm 22:2

My God, I cry out to you throughout the day, but you do not answer; and throughout the night, but I have no rest.

Jeremiah 20:8

Indeed, as often as I speak, I cry out, and shout, "Violence and destruction!" For this message from the LORD has caused me constant reproach and derision.

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