Job 34:6

What does Job 34:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 34:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Notwithstanding my right I am accounted a liar; My wound is incurable, though I amwithout transgression.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Notwithstanding my right I am accounted a liar; My wound is incurable, though I amwithout transgression.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Though I am right, still I am in pain; my wound may not be made well, though I have done no wrong.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Against my right do I lie? Mortal <FI>is<Fi> mine arrow--without transgression.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For in judging me there is a lie: my arrow is violent without any sin.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Should I lie against my right? My wound is incurable without transgression.

Context

v.5For Job hath said, I am righteous, And God hath taken away my right:

v.6This passage

v.7What man is like Job, Who drinketh up scoffing like water,

Cross references

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

  • Job 16:13

    His archers compass me round about; He cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; He poureth out my gall upon the ground.

  • Job 27:4

    Surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, Neither shall my tongue utter deceit.

  • Job 6:4

    For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, The poison whereof my spirit drinketh up: The terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.

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