Job 6:11 nasb — "What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should endure?

NASB

""What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should endure?"

— Job 6:11, NASB

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Job 6 — Context

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"Oh that my request might come to pass, And that God would grant my longing!

9

"Would that God were willing to crush me, That He would loose His hand and cut me off!

10

"But it is still my consolation, And I rejoice in unsparing pain, That I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

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"What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should endure?

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"Is my strength the strength of stones, Or is my flesh bronze?

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"Is it that my help is not within me, And that deliverance is driven from me?

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"For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend; So that he does not forsake the fear of the Almighty.

Job 6:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 6:11 say?
Job 6:11 in the NASB reads: “"What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should endure?”
Where is Job 6:11 in the Bible?
Job 6:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 6, verse 11.
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 6:11.
What translation should I read Job 6:11 in?
Job 6:11 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 6:11?
Job 6:11 reads (NASB): “"What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should endure?” 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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