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 · 2000Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and though I forbear, what am I eased?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If 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 · 1862If I speak, my pain is not restrained, And I cease--what goeth from me?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I would strengthen you with my mouth, and would move my lips, as sparing you.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890If I speak, my pain is not assuaged; and if I forbear, what am I eased?
Context
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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