Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore! Here's why I've talked so rashly:
New American Standard Bible
Therefore my words have been rash.
King James Version
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
Holman Bible
That is why my words are rash.
A Conservative Version
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas. Therefore my words have been rash.
American Standard Version
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.
Amplified
“For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea;
Therefore my words have been incoherent,
Bible in Basic English
For then its weight would be more than the sand of the seas: because of this my words have been uncontrolled.
Darby Translation
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; therefore my words are vehement.
Julia Smith Translation
For now it will be heavy above the sand of the seas: for this my words were rash.
King James 2000
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
Lexham Expanded Bible
for then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; therefore my words have been rash,
Modern King James verseion
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea; therefore my words have been rash.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
This is the cause, that my words are so sorrowful.
NET Bible
But because it is heavier than the sand of the sea, that is why my words have been wild.
New Heart English Bible
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, therefore have my words been rash.
The Emphasized Bible
For, now, beyond the sand of the seas, would it be heavy, On this account, my words, have wandered.
Webster
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
World English Bible
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, therefore have my words been rash.
Youngs Literal Translation
For now, than the sands of the sea it is heavier, Therefore my words have been rash.
Interlinear
Kabad
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 6:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Second Speech: A Response To Eliphaz
2 "If only my grief could be weighed; or my calamity piled together on a balance scale! 3 It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore! Here's why I've talked so rashly: 4 "The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!
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Cross References
Proverbs 27:3
Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.
Job 23:2
"I'm still complaining bitterly today; my hand is heavy because of groaning.
Job 37:19-20
Tell us! What are we to say to him? Can we prepare our case to face him when our faces are in darkness?
Psalm 40:5
LORD, my God, You have done great things: marvelous works and your thoughts toward us. There is no one who compares to you! I will try to recite your actions, even though there are too many to number.
Psalm 77:4
You kept my eyes open; I was troubled and couldn't speak.
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest.