Job 16:6

What does Job 16:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 16:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and though I forbear, what am I eased?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

If I say what is in my mind, my pain becomes no less: and if I keep quiet, how much of it goes from me?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

If I speak, my pain is not restrained, And I cease--what goeth from me?

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I would strengthen you with my mouth, and would move my lips, as sparing you.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

If I speak, my pain is not assuaged; and if I forbear, what am I eased?

Context

v.5But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.

v.6This passage

v.7But now he hath made me weary: Thou hast made desolate all my company.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 88:15

    I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: While I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.

  • Job 10:1

    My soul is weary of my life; I will give free course to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

  • Psalms 77:1

    I will cry unto God with my voice, Even unto God with my voice; and he will give ear unto me.

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