Job 6:27 net — Yes, you would gamble for the fatherless, and auction off your friend.

NET Bible

"Yes, you would gamble for the fatherless, and auction off your friend."

— Job 6:27, NET Bible

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Job 6 — Context

24

No Sin Discovered“Teach me and I, for my part, will be silent; explain to me how I have been mistaken.

25

How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?

26

Do you intend to criticize mere words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind?

27

Yes, you would gamble for the fatherless, and auction off your friend.

28

Other Explanation“Now then, be good enough to look at me; and I will not lie to your face!

29

Relent, let there be no falsehood; reconsider, for my righteousness is intact!

30

Is there any falsehood on my lips? Can my mouth not discern evil things?

Job 6:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 6:27 say?
Job 6:27 in the NET Bible reads: “Yes, you would gamble for the fatherless, and auction off your friend.”
Where is Job 6:27 in the Bible?
Job 6:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 6, verse 27.
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 6:27.
What translation should I read Job 6:27 in?
Job 6:27 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 6:27?
Job 6:27 reads (NET): “Yes, you would gamble for the fatherless, and auction off your friend.” 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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