अय्यूब 6

1But Job answered, and said:

2O that my sins, whereby I have deserved wrath, and the calamity that I suffer, were weighed in a balance.

3As the sand of the sea this would appear heavier: therefore my words are full of sorrow:

4For the arrows of the Lord are in me, the rage whereof drinketh up my spirit, and the terrors of the Lord war against me.

5Will the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or will the ox low when he standeth before a full manger?

6Or can an unsavoury thing be eaten, that is not seasoned with salt? or can a man taste that which when tasted bringeth death?

7The things which before my soul would not touch, now, through anguish are my meats.

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

9And that he that hath begun may destroy me, that he may let loose his hand, and cut me off?

10And that this may be my comfort, that afflicting me with sorrow, he spare not, nor I contradict the words of the Holy One.

11For what is my strength, that I can hold out? or what is my end that I should keep patience?

12My strength is not the strength of stones, nor is my flesh of brass.

13Behold there is no help for me in myself, and my familiar friends also are departed from me.

14He that taketh away mercy from his friend, forsaketh the fear of the Lord.

15My brethren have passed by me, as the torrent that passeth swiftly in the valleys.

16They that fear the hoary frost, the snow shall fall upon them.

17At the time when they shall be scattered they shall perish: and after it groweth hot they shall be melted out of their place.

18The paths of their steps are entangled: they shall walk in vain, and shall perish.

19Consider the paths of Thema, the ways of Saba, and wait a little while.

20They are confounded, because I have hoped: they are come also even unto me, and are covered with shame.

21Now you are come: and now seeing my affliction you are afraid.

22Did I say: Bring to me, and give me of your substance?

23Or deliver me from the hand of the enemy, and rescue me out of the hand of the mighty?

24Teach me, and I will hold my peace: and if I have been ignorant in any thing, instruct me.

25Why have you detracted the words of truth, whereas there is none of you that can reprove me?

26You dress up speeches only to rebuke, and you utter words to the wind.

27You rush in upon the fatherless, and you endeavour to overthrow your friend.

28However finish what you have begun, give ear, and see whether I lie.

29Answer, I beseech you, without contention: and speaking that which is just, judge ye.

30And you shall not And iniquity in my tongue, neither shall folly sound in my mouth.

1Respondens autem Job, dixit:

2[Utinam appenderentur peccata mea quibus iram merui, et calamitas quam patior, in statera !

3Quasi arena maris hæc gravior appareret; unde et verba mea dolore sunt plena:

4quia sagittæ Domini in me sunt, quarum indignatio ebibit spiritum meum; et terrores Domini militant contra me.

5Numquid rugiet onager cum habuerit herbam? aut mugiet bos cum ante præsepe plenum steterit?

6aut poterit comedi insulsum, quod non est sale conditum? aut potest aliquis gustare quod gustatum affert mortem?

7Quæ prius nolebat tangere anima mea, nunc, præ angustia, cibi mei sunt.

8Quis det ut veniat petitio mea, et quod expecto tribuat mihi Deus?

9et qui cœpit, ipse me conterat; solvat manum suam, et succidat me?

10Et hæc mihi sit consolatio, ut affligens me dolore, non parcat, nec contradicam sermonibus Sancti.

11Quæ est enim fortitudo mea, ut sustineam? aut quis finis meus, ut patienter agam?

12Nec fortitudo lapidum fortitudo mea, nec caro mea ænea est.

13Ecce non est auxilium mihi in me, et necessarii quoque mei recesserunt a me.

14Qui tollit ab amico suo misericordiam, timorem Domini derelinquit.

15Fratres mei præterierunt me, sicut torrens qui raptim transit in convallibus.

16Qui timent pruinam, irruet super eos nix.

17Tempore quo fuerint dissipati, peribunt; et ut incaluerit, solventur de loco suo.

18Involutæ sunt semitæ gressuum eorum; ambulabunt in vacuum, et peribunt.

19Considerate semitas Thema, itinera Saba, et expectate paulisper.

20Confusi sunt, quia speravi: venerunt quoque usque ad me, et pudore cooperti sunt.

21Nunc venistis; et modo videntes plagam meam, timetis.

22Numquid dixi: Afferte mihi, et de substantia vestra donate mihi?

23vel: Liberate me de manu hostis, et de manu robustorum eruite me?

24Docete me, et ego tacebo: et si quid forte ignoravi, instruite me.

25Quare detraxistis sermonibus veritatis, cum e vobis nullus sit qui possit arguere me?

26Ad increpandum tantum eloquia concinnatis, et in ventum verba profertis.

27Super pupillum irruitis, et subvertere nitimini amicum vestrum.

28Verumtamen quod cœpistis explete: præbete aurem, et videte an mentiar.

29Respondete, obsecro, absque contentione; et loquentes id quod justum est, judicate.

30Et non invenietis in lingua mea iniquitatem, nec in faucibus meis stultitia personabit.]

1But Job, responding, said:

2I wish that my sins, for which I deserve wrath, and the calamity that I endure, were weighed out on a balance.

3Compared to the sand of the sea, they would appear heavier, and so my words are full of sorrow.

4For the arrows of the Lord are in me, my spirit drinks of their indignation, and the terrors of the Lord are soldiers against me.

5Will the wild ass bray when he has grass? Or will the ox bellow when he stands before a full manger?

6Or can one eat bland food, which is not seasoned with salt? Or can anyone taste that which, if tasted, causes death?

7The things that my soul was unwilling to touch before, now, because of anguish, are my foods.

8Who will grant that my petition may arrive and that God may bestow on me what I expect,

9and that he who, at first, had crushed me, will let loose his hand and cut me down?

10And may this be my consolation, that in afflicting me with sorrow, although he might not be lenient with me, I still do not contradict the words of the Holy One.

11For what is my strength, that I may continue? Or what is my goal, so that I may act patiently?

12My strength is not the strength of stones, nor is my flesh made of bronze.

13Behold, there is no help for me in myself, and my loved ones also have withdrawn from me.

14He who takes away mercy from his friend, abandons the fear of the Lord.

15My brethren have disregarded me, like a torrent that passes swiftly through the steep valleys.

16Those who fear frost, snow will rush over them.

17At that time, when they are scattered, they will perish, and when it becomes hot, they will be freed from their place.

18The paths of their steps are entangled; they will walk in vain and will perish.

19Consider the paths of Thema, the ways of Saba, and wait a little while.

20They have been thrown into confusion, just as I had hoped; they have even come to me and are overwhelmed with shame.

21Now you have arrived, and merely by seeing my affliction, you are afraid.

22Did I say: “Bring to me and give to me from your necessities?”

23or, “Free me from the hand of the enemy and rescue me from the hand of the strong?”

24Teach me, and I will be silent, and if by chance I have been ignorant of anything, instruct me.

25Why have you diminished the words of truth, when there is none of you who is able to offer proof against me?

26You prepare speeches as so much noise, and you offer words into the wind.

27You encroach upon the orphan, and you strive to undermine your friend.

28Such is true, so finish what you have begun. Listen closely, and see if I lie.

29Respond, I beg you, without contention, and, speaking what is just, pass judgment.

30And you will not find iniquity on my tongue, nor will foolishness resound in my throat.