Job 3:26
What does Job 3:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 3:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; But trouble cometh.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; But trouble cometh.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I have no peace, no quiet, and no rest; nothing but pain comes on me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I was not safe--nor was I quiet--Nor was I at rest--and trouble cometh!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Have I not dissembled? have I not kept silence? have I not been quiet? and indignation is come upon me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I was not in safety, neither had I quietness, neither was I at rest, and trouble came.
Context
v.25For the thing which I fear cometh upon me, And that which I am afraid of cometh unto me.
v.26This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 143:11
Quicken me, O Jehovah, for thy name’s sake: In thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
- Job 7:14
Then thou scarest me with dreams, And terrifiest me through visions:
- Job 27:9
Will God hear his cry, When trouble cometh upon him?
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