Job 6:3
What does Job 6:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 6:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For then its weight would be more than the sand of the seas: because of this my words have been uncontrolled.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For now, than the sands of the sea it is heavier, Therefore my words have been rash.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As the sand of the sea, this would appear heavier: therefore, my words are full of sorrow:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; therefore my words are vehement.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 37:19
Teach us what we shall say unto him; For we cannot set our speech in order by reason of darkness.
- Job 23:2
Even to-day is my complaint rebellious: My stroke is heavier than my groaning.
- Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
- Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both.
- Psalms 77:4
Thou holdest mine eyes watching: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
- Psalms 40:5
Many, O Jehovah my God, are the wonderful works which thou hast done, And thy thoughts which are to us-ward: They cannot be set in order unto thee; If I would declare and speak of them, They are more than can be numbered.
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