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Job 6:19

Job 6:20-1964 bbe — They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone. So have you now become to me; you see…

Bible in Basic English

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They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone.

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So have you now become to me; you see my sad condition and are in fear.

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Did I say, Give me something? or, Make a payment for me out of your wealth?

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Or, Get me out of the power of my hater? or, Give money so that I may be free from the power of the cruel ones?

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Give me teaching and I will be quiet; and make me see my error.

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How pleasing are upright words! but what force is there in your arguments?

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My words may seem wrong to you, but the words of him who has no hope are for the wind.

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Truly, you are such as would give up the child of a dead man to his creditors, and would make a profit out of your friend.

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Now then, let your eyes be turned to me, for truly I will not say what is false to your face.

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Let your minds be changed, and do not have an evil opinion of me; yes, be changed, for my righteousness is still in me.

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Is there evil in my tongue? is not the cause of my trouble clear to me?

— Job 6:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Job 6:20-1964 in Other Translations

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KJV
“They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed. For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid. Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance? Or, Deliver me from the enemy’s hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty? Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred. How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove? Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind? Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend. Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie. Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it. Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things? ”
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Job 6 — Context

17

Under the burning sun they are cut off, and come to nothing because of the heat.

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The camel-trains go out of their way; they go up into the waste and come to destruction.

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The camel-trains of Tema were searching with care, the bands of Sheba were waiting for them:

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They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone.

21

So have you now become to me; you see my sad condition and are in fear.

22

Did I say, Give me something? or, Make a payment for me out of your wealth?

23

Or, Get me out of the power of my hater? or, Give money so that I may be free from the power of the cruel ones?

24

Give me teaching and I will be quiet; and make me see my error.

25

How pleasing are upright words! but what force is there in your arguments?

26

My words may seem wrong to you, but the words of him who has no hope are for the wind.

27

Truly, you are such as would give up the child of a dead man to his creditors, and would make a profit out of your friend.

28

Now then, let your eyes be turned to me, for truly I will not say what is false to your face.

29

Let your minds be changed, and do not have an evil opinion of me; yes, be changed, for my righteousness is still in me.

30

Is there evil in my tongue? is not the cause of my trouble clear to me?

Job 6:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 6:20-1964 say?

Job 6:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone. So have you now become to me; you see my sad condition and are in fear. Did I say, Give me something? or, Make a payment for me out of your wealth? Or, Get me out of the power of my hater? or, Give money so that I may be free from the power of the cruel ones? Give me teaching and I will be quiet; and make me see my error. How pleasing are upright words! but what force is there in your arguments? My words may seem wrong to you, but the words of him who has no hope are for the wind. Truly, you are such as would give up the child of a dead man to his creditors, and would make a profit out of your friend. Now then, let your eyes be turned to me, for truly I will not say what is false to your face. Let your minds be changed, and do not have an evil opinion of me; yes, be changed, for my righteousness is still in me. Is there evil in my tongue? is not the cause of my trouble clear to me?”

Where is Job 6:20-1964 in the Bible?

Job 6:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 6, verses 20–1964.

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 6:20-1964.

What translation should I read Job 6:20-1964 in?

Job 6:20-1964 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 6:20-1964?

Job 6:20-1964 reads (BBE): “They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone. So have you now become to me; you see my sad condition and are in fear. Did I say, Give me something? or, Make a payment for me out of your wealth? Or, Get me out of the power of my hater? or, Give money so that I may be free from the power of the cruel ones? Give me teaching and I will be quiet; and make me see my error. How pleasing are upright words! but what force is there in your arguments? My words may seem wrong to you, but the words of him who has no hope are for the wind. Truly, you are such as would give up the child of a dead man to his creditors, and would make a profit out of your friend. Now then, let your eyes be turned to me, for truly I will not say what is false to your face. Let your minds be changed, and do not have an evil opinion of me; yes, be changed, for my righteousness is still in me. Is there evil in my tongue? is not the cause of my trouble clear to me?” 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.