Job 10:16

What does Job 10:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 10:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And ifmy head exalt itself, thou huntest me as a lion; And again thou showest thyself marvellous upon me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And ifmy head exalt itself, thou huntest me as a lion; And again thou showest thyself marvellous upon me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And that if there was cause for pride, you would go after me like a lion; and again put out your wonders against me:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it riseth--as a lion Thou huntest me. And Thou turnest back--Thou shewest Thyself wonderful in me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And for pride thou wilt take me as a lioness, and returning, thou tormentest me wonderfully.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it increaseth: thou huntest me as a fierce lion; and ever again thou shewest thy marvellous power upon me.

Context

v.15If I be wicked, woe unto me; And if I be righteous, yet shall I not lift up my head; Being filled with ignominy, And looking upon mine affliction.

v.16This passage

v.17Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, And increasest thine indignation upon me: Changes and warfare are with me.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 38:13

    I quieted myself until morning; as a lion, so he breaketh all my bones: From day even to night wilt thou make an end of me.

  • Lamentations 3:10

    He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.

  • Job 5:9

    Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number:

  • Numbers 16:29

    If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then Jehovah hath not sent me.

  • Amos 3:8

    The lion hath roared; who will not fear? The Lord Jehovah hath spoken; who can but prophesy?

  • Deuteronomy 28:59

    then Jehovah will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance.

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