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Job 16:6 asv — Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased?

American Standard Version

" Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased? "

— Job 16:6, American Standard Version

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Job 16 — Context

3

Shall vain words have an end? Or what provoketh thee that thou answerest?

4

I also could speak as ye do; If your soul were in my soul’s stead, I could join words together against you, And shake my head at you.

5

But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.

6

Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased?

7

But now he hath made me weary: Thou hast made desolate all my company.

8

And thou hast laid fast hold on me, which is a witness against me: And my leanness riseth up against me, It testifieth to my face.

9

He hath torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me; He hath gnashed upon me with his teeth: Mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me.

Job 16:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 16:6 say?
Job 16:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “ Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased? ”
Where is Job 16:6 in the Bible?
Job 16:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 16, verse 6.
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 16:6.
What translation should I read Job 16:6 in?
Job 16:6 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 16:6?
Job 16:6 reads (ASV): “ Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased? ” 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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