Parallel Verses

World English Bible

I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.

New American Standard Bible

‘Job ought to be tried to the limit,
Because he answers like wicked men.

King James Version

My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.

Holman Bible

If only Job were tested to the limit,
because his answers are like those of wicked men.

International Standard Version

Oh, how Job needs to be given a full court trial, as a rebuke to those who practice evil,

A Conservative Version

But surely not. Learn thou Job not to still give an answer like the foolish,

American Standard Version

Would that Job were tried unto the end, Because of his answering like wicked men.

Amplified


‘Job ought to be tried to the limit
Because he answers like wicked men!

Bible in Basic English

May Job be tested to the end, because his answers have been like those of evil men.

Darby Translation

Would that Job may be tried unto the end, because of his answers after the manner of evil men!

Julia Smith Translation

My father, Job shall be tried even to the end, for turning back with men of iniquity.

King James 2000

My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because he answers like wicked men.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Would that Job were tested up to [the] end because [his] answers [are] like [those from] men of mischief,

Modern King James verseion

Would that Job may be tried to the end because his answers are like men of iniquity.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

O father let Job be well tried, because he hath turned himself to the wicked:

NET Bible

But Job will be tested to the end, because his answers are like those of wicked men.

New Heart English Bible

I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.

The Emphasized Bible

Would that Job might be tested to the uttermost, for replying with the men of iniquity:

Webster

My desire is that Job may be tried to the end, because of his answers for wicked men.

Youngs Literal Translation

My Father! let Job be tried -- unto victory, Because of answers for men of iniquity,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
My desire
H15
אבה 
'abeh 
Usage: 1

is that Job
איּוב 
'Iyowb 
Job
Usage: 17

may be tried
בּחן 
Bachan 
Usage: 29

unto the end
נצח נצח 
Netsach 
Usage: 43

תּשׁבה תּשׁוּבה 
T@shuwbah 
Usage: 8

References

Fausets

Job

Context Readings

Elihu Asserts God's Justice

35 'Job speaks without knowledge. His words are without wisdom.' 36 I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men. 37 For he adds rebellion to his sin. He claps his hands among us, and multiplies his words against God."

Cross References

Job 12:6

The tents of robbers prosper. Those who provoke God are secure, who carry their God in their hands.

Job 21:7

"Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power?

Job 22:15

Will you keep the old way, which wicked men have trodden,

Job 23:16

For God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me.

Job 24:1

"Why aren't times laid up by the Almighty? Why don't those who know him see his days?

Job 34:8-9

Who goes in company with the workers of iniquity, and walks with wicked men?

Psalm 17:3

You have proved my heart. You have visited me in the night. You have tried me, and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.

Psalm 26:2

Examine me, Yahweh, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.

James 5:11

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

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