Job 13 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Job 13
1Truly, my eye has seen all this, word of it has come to my ear, and I have knowledge of it.
2The same things are in my mind as in yours; I am equal to you.
3But I would have talk with the Ruler of all, and my desire is to have an argument with God.
4But you put a false face on things; all your attempts to put things right are of no value.
5If only you would keep quiet, it would be a sign of wisdom!
6Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.
7Will you say in God's name what is not right, and put false words into his mouth?
8Will you have respect for God's person in this cause, and put yourselves forward as his supporters?
9Will it be good for you to be searched out by him, or have you the thought that he may be guided into error like a man?
10He will certainly put you right, if you have respect for persons in secret.
11Will not his glory put you in fear, so that your hearts will be overcome before him?
12Your wise sayings are only dust, and your strong places are only earth.
13Keep quiet, and let me say what is in my mind, whatever may come to me.
14I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand.
15Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;
16And that will be my salvation, for an evil-doer would not come before him,
17Give ear with care to my words, and keep what I say in your minds.
18See now, I have put my cause in order, and I am certain that I will be seen to be right.
19Is any one able to take up the argument against me? If so, I would keep quiet and give up my breath.
20Only two things do not do to me, then I will come before your face:
21Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you.
22Then at the sound of your voice I will give answer; or let me put forward my cause for you to give me an answer.
23What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them.
24Why is your face veiled from me, as if I was numbered among your haters?
25Will you be hard on a leaf in flight before the wind? will you make a dry stem go more quickly on its way?
26For you put bitter things on record against me, and send punishment on me for the sins of my early years;
27And you put chains on my feet, watching all my ways, and making a limit for my steps;
28Though a man comes to nothing like a bit of dead wood, or like a robe which has become food for the worm.
Job 13
1"Behold, my eye has seen all this. My ear has heard and understood it.
2What you know, I know also. I am not inferior to you.
3"Surely I would speak to the Almighty. I desire to reason with God.
4But you are forgers of lies. You are all physicians of no value.
5Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.
6Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips.
7Will you speak unrighteously for God, and talk deceitfully for him?
8Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God?
9Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceives a man, will you deceive him?
10He will surely reprove you if you secretly show partiality.
11Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?
12Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes, Your defenses are defenses of clay.
13"Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will.
14Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?
15Behold, he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless, I will maintain my ways before him.
16This also shall be my salvation, that a godless man shall not come before him.
17Hear diligently my speech. Let my declaration be in your ears.
18See now, I have set my cause in order. I know that I am righteous.
19Who is he who will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the spirit.
20"Only do not do two things to me; then I will not hide myself from your face:
21withdraw your hand far from me; and do not let your terror make me afraid.
22Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and you answer me.
23How many are my iniquities and sins? Make me know my disobedience and my sin.
24Why hide you your face, and hold me for your enemy?
25Will you harass a driven leaf? Will you pursue the dry stubble?
26For you write bitter things against me, and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth:
27You also put my feet in the stocks, and mark all my paths. You set a bound to the soles of my feet,
28though I am decaying like a rotten thing, like a garment that is moth-eaten.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Job 13
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A simplified translation using a limited English vocabulary for clarity and accessibility. Helpful for new readers, ESL learners, and quick comprehension. Great for devotional reading and getting the big picture of each passage.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
A modern public domain translation with clear, contemporary English. Designed for readability while staying close to the source text. A solid option for both daily reading and study.
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Key Comparison: Job 13:16
"And that will be my salvation, for an evil-doer would not come before him,"
"This also shall be my salvation, that a godless man shall not come before him."
