Job 6:23 bbe — 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?

Bible in Basic English

"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?"

— Job 6:23, Bible in Basic English

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Job 6 — Context

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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.

Job 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 6:23 say?
Job 6:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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?”
Where is Job 6:23 in the Bible?
Job 6:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 6, verse 23.
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 6:23.
What translation should I read Job 6:23 in?
Job 6:23 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 6:23?
Job 6:23 reads (BBE): “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?” 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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