Job 3:25

Job 3:26 web — I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes."

World English Bible

"I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes.""

— Job 3:26, World English Bible

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KJV
“I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came. ”
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ASV
“I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; But trouble cometh. ”
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NET
“I have no ease, I have no quietness; I cannot rest; turmoil has come upon me.””
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DRB
“Have I not dissembled? have I not kept silence? have I not been quiet? and indignation is come upon me. ”
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BBE
“I have no peace, no quiet, and no rest; nothing but pain comes on me.”
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KJVA
“I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came. ”
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Job 3 — Context

Why is light given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in?

For my sighing comes before I eat. My groanings are poured out like water.

For the thing which I fear comes on me, That which I am afraid of comes to me.

I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes."

Job 3:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 3:26 say?

Job 3:26 in the World English Bible reads: “I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes."”

Where is Job 3:26 in the Bible?

Job 3:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 3, 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 3:26.

What translation should I read Job 3:26 in?

Job 3:26 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 3:26?

Job 3:26 reads (WEB): “I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes."” 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.

Job 3:26 web — I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes."

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