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“For my groaning comes at the sight of my food,
And my cries [of despair] are poured out like water.

Verse ConceptsSighingIndigestion


“The caravans of Tema looked [for water],
The caravans of Sheba waited for them [in vain].

Verse ConceptsTradeWaterCaravans


“They were put to shame and disappointed because they had trusted [that they would find water];
They came there and were ashamed.

Verse ConceptsOptimismDisappointment


“Will they (the fathers) not teach you and tell you,
And utter words from their hearts [the deepest part of their nature]?


“Can the papyrus grow up without a marsh?
Can the rushes or reed grass grow without water?

Verse ConceptsPlantsReedsMarshesPlants Growing Up


“While it is still green (in flower) and not cut down,
Yet it withers before any other plant [when without water].


Yet at the scent of water [the stump of the tree] will flourish
And bring forth sprigs and shoots like a seedling.


“Should a wise man [such as you] utter such windy and vain knowledge [as we have just heard]
And fill himself with the east wind [of withering, parching, and violent accusations]?

Verse ConceptseastStomachsToo Many WordsThe East Wind


How much less [pure and clean is] the one who is repulsive and corrupt,
Man, who drinks unrighteousness and injustice like water!

Verse ConceptsGodly Fear, DescriptionLove, Abuse OfMan's Sinful NatureAll Have Sinnedcorruption


“You have not given water to the weary to drink,
And you have withheld bread from the hungry.

Verse ConceptsWaterNo FoodFeeding The Poor


Or darkness, so that you cannot see,
And a flood of water covers you.

Verse ConceptsOvertaken By Darkness


“My words will express the uprightness of my heart,
And my lips will speak what they know with utter sincerity.

Verse ConceptsThe Lips Of The RighteousLipsSpeaking Truth


“What man is like Job,
Who drinks up derision like water,

Verse ConceptsInfidelity To GodUnique IndividualsScoffers


“For He draws up the drops of water,
They distill rain from the mist,

Verse ConceptsNature


“Who can count the clouds by [earthly] wisdom,
Or pour out the water jars of the heavens,

Verse ConceptsBottles, Figurative UseUncountableWater ContainersGod Sending RainSpilling Your Seed On The Ground


“Who can penetrate or strip off his outer armor?
Who can come to his jaws with a double bridle?

Verse ConceptsHorsesOuter GarmentsScales