18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.


In Context

15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to mine adversary.

16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he hearkened unto my voice.

17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.

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

19 If we speak of the strength of the mighty, lo, he is there! and if of judgment, who will appoint me a time?

20 Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse.

Job 9:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

9:18He would not let me regain my breath but would overwhelm me with misery.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

9:18He alloweth not my spirit to rest, and he filleth me with bitterness.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

9:18He will not suffer me to take my breath, But filleth me with bitterness.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:18He suffereth me not to take my breath, for he filleth me with bitternesses.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:18He will not allow me to catch my breath, but fills me with bitterness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

9:18He permitteth me not to refresh my spirit, But filleth me with bitter things.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but fills me with bitterness.