Job 9:18

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Job 9:18

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Berean Standard Bible

He does not let me catch my breath, but overwhelms me with bitterness.

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KJV

King James Version

He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.

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WEB

World English Bible

He will not allow me to catch my breath, but fills me with bitterness.

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ASV

American Standard Version

He will not suffer me to take my breath, But filleth me with bitterness.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Job 9

¹⁶ If I summoned Him and He answered me, I do not believe He would listen to my voice.

¹⁷ For He would crush me with a tempest and multiply my wounds without cause.

¹⁸ He does not let me catch my breath, but overwhelms me with bitterness.

¹⁹ If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?

²⁰ Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty.

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