Job 6:22 kjv — Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?

King James Version

"Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?"

— Job 6:22, King James Version

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Job 6 — Context

19

The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.

20

They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.

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For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid.

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Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?

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Or, Deliver me from the enemy’s hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?

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Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.

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How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?

Job 6:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 6:22 say?
Job 6:22 in the King James Version reads: “Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?”
Where is Job 6:22 in the Bible?
Job 6:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 6, verse 22.
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 6:22.
What translation should I read Job 6:22 in?
Job 6:22 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 6:22?
Job 6:22 reads (KJV): “Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?” 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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