8|Oh that I might have my request, that God would grant the thing that I long for,


In Context

5 Does the wild donkey bray when he has grass? Or does the ox low over his fodder?

6 Can that which has no flavor be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?

7 My soul refuses to touch them. They are as loathsome food to me.

8 |Oh that I might have my request, that God would grant the thing that I long for,

9 even that it would please God to crush me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!

10 Be it still my consolation, yes, let me exult in pain that doesn't spare, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

Job 6:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:8Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant [me] the thing that I long for!

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

6:8"Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for,

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

6:8Who will grant that my request may come: and that God may give me what I look for?

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

6:8Oh that I might have my request; And that God would grant me the thing that I long for!

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:8Oh that I might have my request, and that +God would grant my desire!

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

6:8Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:8Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

6:8O that my request may come, That God may grant my hope!

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:8Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!