Thematic Bible
Job 6:1 (show verse)
In rebuttal, Job replied:
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Job 6:2 (show verse)
"If only my grief could be weighed; or my calamity piled together on a balance scale!
Job 6:3 (show verse)
It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore! Here's why I've talked so rashly:
Job 6:4 (show verse)
"The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!
Job 6:5 (show verse)
"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?
Job 6:6 (show verse)
Tasteless food isn't eaten without salt, is it? Is there any taste in an egg white?
Job 6:7 (show verse)
I cannot bring myself to touch them; food like this makes me sick."
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Job 6:8 (show verse)
"Who will grant my wish? I wish God would grant what I'm hoping for:
Job 6:9 (show verse)
that God would just be willing to crush me; that he would let loose and eliminate me!
Job 6:10 (show verse)
At least I could still take comfort and rejoice in unceasing anguish, for I didn't conceal what the Holy One has to say.
Job 6:11 (show verse)
"Do I have the strength to wait? And why should I be patient?
Job 6:12 (show verse)
Am I as strong as a rock? Am I some kind of iron man?
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Job 6:13 (show verse)
There is no help within me, is there? My resources have been driven away from me, haven't they?
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Job 6:14 (show verse)
The friend shows gracious love for his friend, even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty.
Job 6:15 (show verse)
But my brothers have acted treacherously like a cascading river, like torrential rivers that overflow.
Job 6:16 (show verse)
Filled with waters made cold by ice, they are where the snow goes to hide.
Job 6:17 (show verse)
But then the snow melts, and they disappear; when warmed, they evaporate from their stream beds.
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Job 6:18 (show verse)
Travelers divert in their route; they go into a wasteland and die.
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Job 6:19 (show verse)
Travelers from Tema search intently; caravans from Sheba hope to find them.
Job 6:20 (show verse)
For all their expectations, they are doomed to disappointment; even though they have come and searched this far.
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Job 6:21 (show verse)
"And now you're all just like them, aren't you? You see my terror and are terrified.
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Job 6:22 (show verse)
When did I ever ask you for anything, say "Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'
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Job 6:23 (show verse)
or say "Deliver me from my enemy's control,' or "Redeem me from the domination of ruthless people'?"
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Job 6:24 (show verse)
"Instruct me, and I'll remain silent. Help me understand where I've gone astray.
Job 6:25 (show verse)
The truth can be painful, but what has your argument proven?
Job 6:26 (show verse)
Did you intend your words to reprove, even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind?
Job 6:27 (show verse)
Indeed, you would gamble to buy an orphan; and barter to buy your friend!
Job 6:28 (show verse)
Now be willing to face me, and I won't lie to your face.
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Job 6:29 (show verse)
Repent! Let there be no injustice; Change your ways! My vindication is at stake.
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Job 6:30 (show verse)
Have I said anything that's unjust? I can discern evil, can't I?"
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