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Job 13:21-1964 bbe — Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you. Then at the sound of your voice I will give…

Bible in Basic English

21

Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you.

22

Then at the sound of your voice I will give answer; or let me put forward my cause for you to give me an answer.

23

What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them.

24

Why is your face veiled from me, as if I was numbered among your haters?

25

Will you be hard on a leaf in flight before the wind? will you make a dry stem go more quickly on its way?

26

For you put bitter things on record against me, and send punishment on me for the sins of my early years;

27

And you put chains on my feet, watching all my ways, and making a limit for my steps;

28

Though a man comes to nothing like a bit of dead wood, or like a robe which has become food for the worm.

— Job 13:21-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Job 13 — Context

18

See now, I have put my cause in order, and I am certain that I will be seen to be right.

19

Is any one able to take up the argument against me? If so, I would keep quiet and give up my breath.

20

Only two things do not do to me, then I will come before your face:

21

Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you.

22

Then at the sound of your voice I will give answer; or let me put forward my cause for you to give me an answer.

23

What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them.

24

Why is your face veiled from me, as if I was numbered among your haters?

25

Will you be hard on a leaf in flight before the wind? will you make a dry stem go more quickly on its way?

26

For you put bitter things on record against me, and send punishment on me for the sins of my early years;

27

And you put chains on my feet, watching all my ways, and making a limit for my steps;

28

Though a man comes to nothing like a bit of dead wood, or like a robe which has become food for the worm.

Job 13:21-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 13:21-1964 say?

Job 13:21-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you. Then at the sound of your voice I will give answer; or let me put forward my cause for you to give me an answer. What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them. Why is your face veiled from me, as if I was numbered among your haters? Will you be hard on a leaf in flight before the wind? will you make a dry stem go more quickly on its way? For you put bitter things on record against me, and send punishment on me for the sins of my early years; And you put chains on my feet, watching all my ways, and making a limit for my steps; Though a man comes to nothing like a bit of dead wood, or like a robe which has become food for the worm.”

Where is Job 13:21-1964 in the Bible?

Job 13:21-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 13, verses 21–1964.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 13:21-1964.

What translation should I read Job 13:21-1964 in?

Job 13:21-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 13:21-1964?

Job 13:21-1964 reads (BBE): “Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you. Then at the sound of your voice I will give answer; or let me put forward my cause for you to give me an answer. What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them. Why is your face veiled from me, as if I was numbered among your haters? Will you be hard on a leaf in flight before the wind? will you make a dry stem go more quickly on its way? For you put bitter things on record against me, and send punishment on me for the sins of my early years; And you put chains on my feet, watching all my ways, and making a limit for my steps; Though a man comes to nothing like a bit of dead wood, or like a robe which has become food for the worm.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.