Job 8:6-8

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Job 8:1-19 The Message (MSG)

Bildad from Shuhah was next to speak: “How can you keep on talking like this? You’re talking nonsense, and noisy nonsense at that. Does God mess up? Does God Almighty ever get things backward? It’s plain that your children sinned against him— otherwise, why would God have punished them? Here’s what you must do—and don’t put it off any longer: Get down on your knees before God Almighty. If you’re as innocent and upright as you say, it’s not too late—he’ll come running; he’ll set everything right again, reestablish your fortunes. Even though you’re not much right now, you’ll end up better than ever. “Put the question to our ancestors, study what they learned from their ancestors. For we’re newcomers at this, with a lot to learn, and not too long to learn it. So why not let the ancients teach you, tell you what’s what, instruct you in what they knew from experience? Can mighty pine trees grow tall without soil? Can luscious tomatoes flourish without water? Blossoming flowers look beautiful before they’re cut or picked, but without soil or water they wither more quickly than grass. That’s what happens to all who forget God— all their hopes come to nothing. They hang their life from one thin thread, they hitch their fate to a spider web. One jiggle and the thread breaks, one jab and the web collapses. Or they’re like weeds springing up in the sunshine, invading the garden, Spreading everywhere, overtaking the flowers, getting a foothold even in the rocks. But when the gardener rips them out by the roots, the garden doesn’t miss them one bit. The sooner the godless are gone, the better; then good plants can grow in their place.

Job 8:6-8 King James Version (KJV)

If thou wert pure and upright; Surely now he would awake for thee, And make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. Though thy beginning was small, Yet thy latter end should greatly increase. For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And prepare thyself to the search of their fathers

Job 8:6-8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

If you are pure and upright, Surely now He would rouse Himself for you And restore your righteous estate. Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will increase greatly. “Please inquire of past generations, And consider the things searched out by their fathers.

Job 8:6-8 New Century Version (NCV)

If you are good and honest, he will stand up for you and bring you back where you belong. Where you began will seem unimportant, because your future will be so successful. “Ask old people; find out what their ancestors learned

Job 8:6-8 American Standard Version (ASV)

If thou wert pure and upright: Surely now he would awake for thee, And make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. And though thy beginning was small, Yet thy latter end would greatly increase. For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out

Job 8:6-8 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)

if you are pure and upright, even now he will rouse himself on your behalf and restore you to your prosperous state. Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be. ‘Ask the former generations and find out what their ancestors learned

Job 8:6-8 New King James Version (NKJV)

If you were pure and upright, Surely now He would awake for you, And prosper your rightful dwelling place. Though your beginning was small, Yet your latter end would increase abundantly. “For inquire, please, of the former age, And consider the things discovered by their fathers

Job 8:6-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Then, if you are pure and upright, Surely now He will awaken for you And restore your righteous place. “Though your beginning was insignificant, Yet your end will greatly increase. ¶“Inquire, please, of past generations, And consider and apply yourself to the things searched out by their fathers.

Job 8:6-8 New Living Translation (NLT)

and if you are pure and live with integrity, he will surely rise up and restore your happy home. And though you started with little, you will end with much. “Just ask the previous generation. Pay attention to the experience of our ancestors.

Job 8:6-8 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

if you are pure and upright, surely then he will rouse himself for you and restore your rightful habitation. And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great. “For inquire, please, of bygone ages, and consider what the fathers have searched out.