Job 16:6

Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and though I forbear, what am I eased?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 16:6

BSB

Even if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I hold back, how will it go away?

AKJV

Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged: and though I forbear, what am I eased?

CPDV

But what can I do? When I am speaking, my grief will not be quiet; and if I am quiet, it will not withdraw from me.

ERV

Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged: and though I forbear, what am I eased?

NHEB

"Though I speak, my grief is not subsided. Though I forbear, what am I eased?

SMT

If I shall speak, my pain will not be held back, and shall I cease, what will go from me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 16:6

ThoughIspeakH1696VerbmygriefH3511Noun MasculineisnotasswagedH2820VerbandthoughIforbearH2308VerbwhatamIeasedH1980Verb

Commentary for Job 16:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 16:6

Summary

Job's suffering remains despite speaking

Event

Job laments unending torment

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC