Job 13:26 web — For you write bitter things against me, and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth:

World English Bible

"For you write bitter things against me, and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth:"

— Job 13:26, World English Bible

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Job 13 — Context

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How many are my iniquities and sins? Make me know my disobedience and my sin.

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Why hide you your face, and hold me for your enemy?

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Will you harass a driven leaf? Will you pursue the dry stubble?

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For you write bitter things against me, and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth:

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You also put my feet in the stocks, and mark all my paths. You set a bound to the soles of my feet,

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though I am decaying like a rotten thing, like a garment that is moth-eaten.

Job 13:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 13:26 say?
Job 13:26 in the World English Bible reads: “For you write bitter things against me, and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth:”
Where is Job 13:26 in the Bible?
Job 13:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 13, verse 26.
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 13:26.
What translation should I read Job 13:26 in?
Job 13:26 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 13:26?
Job 13:26 reads (WEB): “For you write bitter things against me, and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth:” 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.
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