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Job Replies: My Complaint Is Just

Job 6:28

In 11 translations

BSB
But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
KJV
Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.evident…: Heb. before your face
WEB
Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I will not lie to your face.
ASV
Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.
LSV
And now, please, look on me, || Even to your face do I lie?
YLT
And, now, please, look upon me, Even to your face do I lie?
DBY
Now therefore if ye will, look upon me; and it shall be to your face if I lie.
DRC
However finish what you have begun, give ear, and see whether I lie.
GNV
Nowe therefore be content to looke vpon me: for I will not lie before your face.
JPS
Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; for surely I shall not lie to your face.
LXXE
But now, having looked upon your countenances, I will not lie.

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Original-language editions

WLC
וְ֭עַתָּה הוֹאִ֣ילוּ פְנוּ־בִ֑י וְעַל־פְּ֝נֵיכֶ֗ם אִם־אֲכַזֵּֽב׃
LXX-Br
Νυνὶ δὲ εἰσβλέψας εἰς πρόσωπα ὑμῶν, οὐ ψεύσομαι.

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Job 33:3My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
  • Job 13:4You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.
  • Job 27:4my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit.
  • Job 11:3Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke?
  • Job 36:4For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.

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