Job 23 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Job 23
1Bvt Iob answered and sayd,
2Though my talke be this day in bitternes, and my plague greater then my groning,
3Would God yet I knew how to finde him, I would enter vnto his place.
4I would pleade the cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
5I would knowe the wordes, that he would answere me, and would vnderstand what he would say vnto me.
6Would he plead against me with his great power? No, but he would put strength in me.
7There the righteous might reason with him, so I shoulde be deliuered for euer from my Iudge.
8Behold, if I go to the East, he is not there: if to the West, yet I can not perceiue him:
9If to the North where he worketh, yet I cannot see him: he wil hide himselfe in the South, and I cannot beholde him.
10But he knoweth my way, and trieth mee, and I shall come forth like the gold.
11My foote hath followed his steps: his way haue I kept, and haue not declined.
12Neyther haue I departed from the commandement of his lippes, and I haue esteemed the words of his mouth more then mine appointed foode.
13Yet he is in one minde, and who can turne him? yea, he doeth what his minde desireth.
14For he will performe that, which is decreed of me, and many such things are with him.
15Therefore I am troubled at his presence, and in considering it, I am afraid of him.
16For God hath softened mine heart, and the Almightie hath troubled me.
17For I am not cut off in darknesse, but he hath hid the darkenesse from my face.
Job 23
1Then Job answered and said,
2Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.
3Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!
4I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
5I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
6Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
10But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
13But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
14For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
16For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
17Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Job 23
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Job 23:16
"For God hath softened mine heart, and the Almightie hath troubled me."
"For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:"
