# Job 6

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] Then Job replied: [2] “If only my grief could be weighed
and placed with my calamity on the scales. [3] For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—
no wonder my words have been rash. [4] For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me;
my spirit drinks in their poison;
the terrors of God are arrayed against me. [5] Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass,
or an ox low over its fodder? [6] Is tasteless food eaten without salt,
or is there flavor in the white of an egg? [7] My soul refuses to touch them;
they are loathsome food to me. [8] If only my request were granted
and God would fulfill my hope: [9] that God would be willing to crush me,
to unleash His hand and cut me off! [10] It still brings me comfort,
and joy through unrelenting pain,
that I have not denied
the words of the Holy One. [11] What strength do I have, that I should still hope?
What is my future, that I should be patient? [12] Is my strength like that of stone,
or my flesh made of bronze? [13] Is there any help within me
now that success is driven from me? [14] A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend,
even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. [15] But my brothers are as faithless as wadis,
as seasonal streams that overflow, [16] darkened because of the ice
and the inflow of melting snow, [17] but ceasing in the dry season
and vanishing from their channels in the heat. [18] Caravans turn aside from their routes;
they go into the wasteland and perish. [19] The caravans of Tema look for water;
the travelers of Sheba hope to find it. [20] They are confounded because they had hoped;
their arrival brings disappointment. [21] For now you are of no help;
you see terror, and you are afraid. [22] Have I ever said, ‘Give me something;
offer me a bribe from your wealth; [23] deliver me from the hand of the enemy;
redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’? [24] Teach me, and I will be silent.
Help me understand how I have erred. [25] How painful are honest words!
But what does your argument prove? [26] Do you intend to correct my words,
and treat as wind my cry of despair? [27] You would even cast lots for an orphan
and barter away your friend. [28] But now, please look at me.
Would I lie to your face? [29] Reconsider; do not be unjust.
Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake. [30] Is there iniquity on my tongue?
Can my mouth not discern malice?

## Places in this chapter

- **Tema** — https://scriptoria.digital/en/atlas/tema
- **Sheba 1** — https://scriptoria.digital/en/atlas/sheba-1

## Each verse

- Job 6:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/1
- Job 6:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/2
- Job 6:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/3
- Job 6:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/4
- Job 6:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/5
- Job 6:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/6
- Job 6:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/7
- Job 6:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/8
- Job 6:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/9
- Job 6:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/10
- Job 6:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/11
- Job 6:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/12
- Job 6:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/13
- Job 6:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/14
- Job 6:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/15
- Job 6:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/16
- Job 6:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/17
- Job 6:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/18
- Job 6:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/19
- Job 6:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/20
- Job 6:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/21
- Job 6:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/22
- Job 6:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/23
- Job 6:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/24
- Job 6:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/25
- Job 6:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/26
- Job 6:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/27
- Job 6:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/28
- Job 6:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/29
- Job 6:30 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/job/6/30