Job 17 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Job 17
1My spirit is broken, my days are ended, the last resting-place is ready for me.
2Truly, those who make sport of me are round about me, and my eyes become dark because of their bitter laughing.
3Be pleased, now, to be responsible for me to yourself; for there is no other who will put his hand in mine.
4You have kept their hearts from wisdom: for this cause you will not give them honour.
5As for him who is false to his friend for a reward, light will be cut off from the eyes of his children.
6He has made me a word of shame to the peoples; I have become a mark for their sport.
7My eyes have become dark because of my pain, and all my body is wasted to a shade.
8The upright are surprised at this, and he who has done no wrong is troubled because of the evil-doers.
9Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.
10But come back, now, all of you, come; and I will not see a wise man among you.
11My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the desires of my heart.
12They are changing night into day; they say, The light is near the dark.
13If I am waiting for the underworld as my house, if I have made my bed in the dark;
14If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister;
15Where then is my hope? and who will see my desire?
16Will they go down with me into the underworld? Will we go down together into the dust?
Job 17
1"My spirit is consumed. My days are extinct, And the grave is ready for me.
2Surely there are mockers with me. My eye dwells on their provocation.
3"Now give a pledge, be collateral for me with yourself. Who is there who will strike hands with me?
4For you have hidden their heart from understanding, Therefore you shall not exalt them.
5He who denounces his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
6"But he has made me a byword of the people. They spit in my face.
7My eye also is dim by reason of sorrow. All my members are as a shadow.
8Upright men shall be astonished at this. The innocent shall stir up himself against the godless.
9Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.
10But as for you all, come on now again; I shall not find a wise man among you.
11My days are past, my plans are broken off, as are the thoughts of my heart.
12They change the night into day, saying 'The light is near' in the presence of darkness.
13If I look for Sheol as my house, if I have spread my couch in the darkness,
14If I have said to corruption, 'You are my father;' to the worm, 'My mother,' and 'my sister;'
15where then is my hope? As for my hope, who shall see it?
16Shall it go down with me to the gates of Sheol, or descend together into the dust?"
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Job 17
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 17:16
"Will they go down with me into the underworld? Will we go down together into the dust?"
"Shall it go down with me to the gates of Sheol, or descend together into the dust?""
