Job 6 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Job 6
1Then Job answered and said,
2Oh that my vexation were but weighed, And all my calamity laid in the balances!
3For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.
4For 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.
5Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? Or loweth the ox over his fodder?
6Can that which hath no savor be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
7My soul refuseth to touch them; They are as loathsome food to me.
8Oh that I might have my request; And that God would grantmethe thing that I long for!
9Even that it would please God to crush me; That he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
10And be it still my consolation, Yea, let me exult in pain that spareth not, That I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
11What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is mine end, that I should be patient?
12Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?
13Is it not that I have no help in me, And that wisdom is driven quite from me?
14To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
15My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, As the channel of brooks that pass away;
16Which are black by reason of the ice, And wherein the snow hideth itself:
17What time they wax warm, they vanish; When it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
18The caravansthat travelby the way of them turn aside; They go up into the waste, and perish.
19The caravans of Tema looked, The companies of Sheba waited for them.
20They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.
21For now ye are nothing; Ye see a terror, and are afraid.
22Did I say, Give unto me? Or, Offer a present for me of your substance?
23Or, Deliver me from the adversary’s hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the oppressors?
24Teach me, and I will hold my peace; And cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
25How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what doth it reprove?
26Do ye think to reprove words, Seeing that the speeches of one that is desperate are as wind?
27Yea, ye would castlotsupon the fatherless, And make merchandise of your friend.
28Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.
29Return, I pray you, let there be no injustice; Yea, return again, my cause is righteous.
30Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern mischievous things?
Job 6
1Then Job replied:
2“If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.
3For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been rash.
4For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.
5Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?
6Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?
7My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me.
8If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:
9that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!
10It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
11What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?
12Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?
13Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?
14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
15But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,
16darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,
17but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.
18Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.
19The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.
20They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.
21For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.
22Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;
23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?
24Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.
25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?
27You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
28But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
29Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.
30Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Job 6
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Job 6:16
"Which are black by reason of the ice, And wherein the snow hideth itself:"
"darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,"
