Job 6:12
10 It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
11 What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?
Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?
13 Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?
14 A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?
- KJV
- Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
- WEB
- Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of bronze?
- ASV
- Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?
- DARBY
- Is my strength the strength of stones? is my flesh of brass?
- BLB
- Is my strength the strength of stones, or is my flesh [made of] bronze?
- ÅB
- Er da min kraft som steinens kraft? Eller er mitt kjøtt av kobber?
- OTB
- Er min styrke steiners styrke,
eller er mitt kjøtt laget av bronse? - B1930
- Er da min kraft som stenens kraft? Eller er mitt kjøtt av kobber?
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Job 41:24
His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone!
Read in contextJob 40:18
His bones are tubes of bronze; his limbs are rods of iron.
Read in context