World English Bible
""Oh that I might have my request, that God would grant the thing that I long for,"
— Job 6:8, World English Bible
“Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!”
“ Oh that I might have my request; And that God would grantmethe thing that I long for! ”
“A Cry for Death“Oh that my request would be realized, and that God would grant me what I long for!”
“Who will grant that my request may come: and that God may give me what I look for?”
“If only I might have an answer to my prayer, and God would give me my desire!”
“Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!”
Does the wild donkey bray when he has grass? Or does the ox low over his fodder?
Can that which has no flavor be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
My soul refuses to touch them. They are as loathsome food to me.
"Oh that I might have my request, that God would grant the thing that I long for,
even that it would please God to crush me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
Be it still my consolation, yes, let me exult in pain that doesn't spare, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
What is my strength, that I should wait? What is my end, that I should be patient?