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Job 6:8 cpdv — Who will grant that my petition may arrive and that God may bestow on me what I expect,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Who will grant that my petition may arrive and that God may bestow on me what I expect, "

— Job 6:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 6 — Context

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Will the wild ass bray when he has grass? Or will the ox bellow when he stands before a full manger?

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Or can one eat bland food, which is not seasoned with salt? Or can anyone taste that which, if tasted, causes death?

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The things that my soul was unwilling to touch before, now, because of anguish, are my foods.

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Who will grant that my petition may arrive and that God may bestow on me what I expect,

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and that he who, at first, had crushed me, will let loose his hand and cut me down?

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And may this be my consolation, that in afflicting me with sorrow, although he might not be lenient with me, I still do not contradict the words of the Holy One.

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For what is my strength, that I may continue? Or what is my goal, so that I may act patiently?

Job 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 6:8 say?
Job 6:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Who will grant that my petition may arrive and that God may bestow on me what I expect, ”
Where is Job 6:8 in the Bible?
Job 6:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 6, verse 8.
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 6:8.
What translation should I read Job 6:8 in?
Job 6:8 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 6:8?
Job 6:8 reads (CPDV): “Who will grant that my petition may arrive and that God may bestow on me what I expect, ” 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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