Job 6:12
“Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brasse?”
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Job 6:12 Context
10Then should I yet haue comfort, yea I would harden my selfe in sorrow; let him not spare, for I haue not concealed the words of the holy One. 11What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine ende, that I should prolong my life? 12Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brasse? 13Is not my helpe in me? and is wisedome driuen quite from me? 14To him that is afflicted, pitie should be shewed from his friend; But he forsaketh the feare of the Almighty.
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Other Translations
[Is] my strength the strength of stones? or [is] my flesh of brass?
- King James Version
"Is my strength the strength of stones, Or is my flesh bronze?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?
- American Standard Version (1901)
Is my strength the strength of stones, or is my flesh brass?
- Basic English Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? is my flesh of brass?
- Darby Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
- Webster's Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?
- World English Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? Is my flesh brazen?
- Youngs Literal Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
"Is my strength the strength of stones, Or is my flesh bronze?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?
- American Standard Version (1901)
Is my strength the strength of stones, or is my flesh brass?
- Basic English Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? is my flesh of brass?
- Darby Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
- Webster's Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?
- World English Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? Is my flesh brazen?
- Youngs Literal Bible
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Job 6:12
6:12 Is, &c. - I am not made of stone or brass, but of flesh and blood, as others are, therefore I am unable to endure these miseries longer, and can neither hope for. nor desire the continuance of my life.