Job 6:28

What does Job 6:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 6:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now then, let your eyes be turned to me, for truly I will not say what is false to your face.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And, now, please, look upon me, Even to your face do I lie?

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

However, finish what you have begun: give ear and see whether I lie.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Now therefore if ye will, look upon me; and it shall be to your face if I lie.

Context

v.27Yea, ye would castlotsupon the fatherless, And make merchandise of your friend.

v.28This passage

v.29Return, I pray you, let there be no injustice; Yea, return again, my cause is righteous.

Cross references

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

  • Job 27:4

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

  • Job 33:3

    My wordsshall utterthe uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.

  • Job 36:4

    For truly my words are not false: One that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

  • Job 11:3

    Should thy boastings make men hold their peace? And when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

  • Job 13:4

    But ye are forgers of lies; Ye are all physicians of no value.

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