Job Replies: My Complaint Is Just 1 DRA But Job answered, and said: BSB BSB: Then Job replied:
2 DRA O that my sins, whereby I have deserved wrath, and the calamity that I suffer, were weighed in a balance. BSB BSB: “If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.
3 DRA As the sand of the sea this would appear heavier: therefore my words are full of sorrow: BSB BSB: For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.
4 DRA For the arrows of the Lord are in me, the rage whereof drinketh up my spirit, and the terrors of the Lord war against me. BSB BSB: For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.
5 DRA Will the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or will the ox low when he standeth before a full manger? BSB BSB: Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?
6 DRA Or can an unsavoury thing be eaten, that is not seasoned with salt? or can a man taste that which when tasted bringeth death? BSB BSB: Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?
7 DRA The things which before my soul would not touch, now, through anguish are my meats. BSB BSB: My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me.
8 DRA Who will grant that my request may come: and that God may give me what I look for? BSB BSB: If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:
9 DRA And that he that hath begun may destroy me, that he may let loose his hand, and cut me off? BSB BSB: that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!
10 DRA And that this may be my comfort, that afflicting me with sorrow, he spare not, nor I contradict the words of the Holy One. BSB BSB: It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
11 DRA For what is my strength, that I can hold out? or what is my end that I should keep patience? BSB BSB: What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?
12 DRA My strength is not the strength of stones, nor is my flesh of brass. BSB BSB: Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?
13 DRA Behold there is no help for me in myself, and my familiar friends also are departed from me. BSB BSB: Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?
14 DRA He that taketh away mercy from his friend, forsaketh the fear of the Lord. BSB BSB: A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
15 DRA My brethren have passed by me, as the torrent that passeth swiftly in the valleys. BSB BSB: But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,
16 DRA They that fear the hoary frost, the snow shall fall upon them. BSB BSB: darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,
17 DRA At the time when they shall be scattered they shall perish: and after it groweth hot they shall be melted out of their place. BSB BSB: but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.
18 DRA The paths of their steps are entangled: they shall walk in vain, and shall perish. BSB BSB: Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.
19 DRA Consider the paths of Thema, the ways of Saba, and wait a little while. BSB BSB: The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.
20 DRA They are confounded, because I have hoped: they are come also even unto me, and are covered with shame. BSB BSB: They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.
21 DRA Now you are come: and now seeing my affliction you are afraid. BSB BSB: For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.
22 DRA Did I say: Bring to me, and give me of your substance? BSB BSB: Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;
23 DRA Or deliver me from the hand of the enemy, and rescue me out of the hand of the mighty? BSB BSB: deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?
24 DRA Teach me, and I will hold my peace: and if I have been ignorant in any thing, instruct me. BSB BSB: Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.
25 DRA Why have you detracted the words of truth, whereas there is none of you that can reprove me? BSB BSB: How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
26 DRA You dress up speeches only to rebuke, and you utter words to the wind. BSB BSB: Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?
27 DRA You rush in upon the fatherless, and you endeavour to overthrow your friend. BSB BSB: You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
28 DRA However finish what you have begun, give ear, and see whether I lie. BSB BSB: But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
29 DRA Answer, I beseech you, without contention: and speaking that which is just, judge ye. BSB BSB: Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.
30 DRA And you shall not And iniquity in my tongue, neither shall folly sound in my mouth. BSB BSB: Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?
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