GENEVAN TRANSLATION. Edin.: Printed by ALEX ABBUTHNOT. 1579.

KING JAMES' on PRESENT TRANSLATION.

11 Thou hast clothed mee with skinne and flesh, and joyned me together with bones and sinewes.

12 Thou hast given mee life, and grace, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.

13 Though thou hast hid these things in thine heart, yet I know that it is so with thee.

CHAP. XI.

2 Should not the multitude of words bee answered? or should a great talker be justified?

3 Should men hold their peace at thy lies? and when thou mockest others, shall none make thee ashamed?

6 That he might shew thee the secrets of wisedome, how thou hast deserved double, according to right: know therefore that God hath forgotten thee for thine iniquitie.

7 Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou finde out the Almighty to his perfection?

8 The heavens are hie, what canst thou do? it is deeper then the hell, how canst thou know it?

9 The measure thereof is longer then the earth, and it is broader then the sea.

10 If he cut off and shut up, or gather together, who can turne him backe?

11 For he knoweth vaine men, and seeth iniquitie, and him that understandeth nothing.

12 Yet vaine man would bee wise though man new borne is like a wild ass colte.

18 And thou shalt be bold, because there is hope: and thou shalt digge pits, and shalt lie downe safely.

CHAP. XII.

5 He that is ready to fall, is as a lampe despised in the opinion of the rich.

13 With him is wisedome and strength, he hath counsell and understanding.

16 With him is strength and wisedome, he that is deceived, and he that deceiveth are his.

17 He causeth the counsellers to goe as spoiled, and maketh the judges fooles.

18 Hee looseth the collar of kings, and girdeth their loynes with a girdle.

19 He leadeth away the princes as a pray, and overthroweth the mighty.

20 Hee taketh away the speach from the faithful counselers, and taketh away the judgment of the ancient.

CHAP. XIII.

13 Hold your tongues in my presence, that I may speake, and let come upon me what will.

11 Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews.

12 Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.

13 And these things hast thou hid in thine heart: I know that this is with thee.

CHAP. XI.

2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?

3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

6 And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

10 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?

11 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also ; will he not then consider it?

12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.

18 And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.

CHAP. XII.

5 He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.

13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

16 With him is strength and wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are his.

17 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.

18 He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.

19 He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.

20 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.

CHAP. XIII.

13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will.

CHAP. XIV.

13 Oh! that thou wouldest hide mee in the keepe me secret, untill thy wrath were past.

grave, and

CHAP. XIV.

13 Oh that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past.

JOHN ROGERS TRANSLATION. 1537.

BISHOPS BELL. 1572 and 15..

D Thou hast sealed up myne offence as it were in a bagg: but be mercyfull unto my wyckednesse.

CHAP. XV.

A As for shame, thou has set it asyde, els woldest thou not make so many wordes before God:

в Thynckest thou it a small thynge of the consolations of God? and are they with the a lyinge worde.

c The ungodly despayreth all the dayes of his lyfe, and the nombre of a tyrauntes yeres is unknowne.

D For he hath stretched out his hande agaynst God, and armed hymselfe agaynst the Almyghtie. He runneth proudly upon him and wyth a styffe necke fighteth he agaynst him: whereas he covereth his face wyth fatnesse, and maketh his body well lykynge. Therefore shall his dwelling be in desolate cyties, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, but are become heapes of stones.

c Myne awne wyfe maye not abyde my breth, I am faynte to speake fayre unto the chyldren of myne awne body. Yee the very deserte fooles despyse me,

DO that my wordes were written, O that they were put in a boke: wolde God they were graven with an yron penne in leade or in stone. For I am sure that my Redemer lyveth, and that I shall ryse out of the earth in the latter daye : that I shall be clothed agayne with thys skynne, and se God in my fleshe. Yee I myselfe shall beholde him not with other but wyth these same eyes. My reynes are consumed within me,

CHAP. XX.

A Knowest thou not this, namely: that from the begynnynge (ever sence the creacion of man upon earth) the prayse of the ungodly hath bene shorte,

B His chyldren go a begynge, their handes bringe them to sorrow and hevynesse.

From his youth his bones are full of vyce which shall lye downe wyth hym in the earth.

c He shall sucke the serpents heed and the adders tonge shall slaye him.

17 Mine iniquitie is sealed up, as it were in a bagge, and thou addest (punishment) unto my wickednesse.

CHAP. XV.

4 Surely thou haste caste off feare, and restrayned prayer before God.

11 Thynkest thou it a small thyng of the consolations of God? with thee is a lying worde.

20 The ungodly soroweth all the dayes of his life as it were a woman with childe, and the number of a tyrantes yeeres is unknowen.

25 For he hath stretched out his hand against God, and armed hym-selfe agaynst the Almightie.

26 He runneth proudly upon hym, and with a stiffe necke fyghteth he agaynst him.

27 Whereas he covereth his face with fatnesse, and maketh his body wel lykyng.

28 Therefore shall his dwellyng be in desolate cities, and in houses whiche no man inhabiteth, but are become heapes of stones.

17 Myne owne wyfe myght not abyde my breath, though I prayed hyr for the children sake of myne owne body. 18 Yea, the young menne despised me,

23 O that my woordes were nowe written, O that they were put in a booke,

24 And graven with an iron pen in lead, or in stone, to continue.

25 For I am sure that my Redeemer lyveth, and he shall rayse up at the latter day them that lye in the dust:

26 And though after my skin the (wormes) destroy this body, yet shal I se God in my fleashe

27 Whom I myself shal see, and myne eyes shal beholde, and none other for me, though my reynes are consumed within me.

CHAP. XX.

4 Knowest thou not this of olde, and since God plagued man upon earth,

5 That the gladnesse of the ungodly hath bene shorte, 10 His chyldren shal be fayne to agree with the poore, and hys handes shall restore theyr goodes.

11 From hys youth his bones are full of pleasures, but now shal it lye downe within hym in the earth.

16 He shal sucke the galle of serpentes, and the adders tongue shal slay hym.

GENEVAN TRANSLATION. Edin.: Printed by ALEX. ARBUTHNOT. 1579.

KING JAMES' on PRESENT TRANSLATION.

17 Mine iniquitie is sealed up, as in a bagge, and thou addest unto my wickednes.

CHAP. XV.

4 Surely thou hast cast off feare, and restrainest prayer before God.

11 Seeme the consolations of God small unto thee? is this thing strange unto thee?

20 The wicked man is continually as one that travaileth of childe, and the number of yeeres is hid from the tyrant. 25 For he hath stretched out his hand against God, and made himselfe strong against the Almighty.

26 Therefore God, shall runne upon him, even upon his necke, against the most thicke part of his shield,

27 Because he hath covered his face with his fatnesse, and hath collops in his flanke.

28 Though he dwell in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, but are become heaps.

CHAP. XVI.

15 I have sowed a sackecloth upon my skinne, and have abased mine horne unto the dust.

CHAP. XVII.

3 Lay downe now and put mee in suretie for thee who is hee, that will touch mine hand?

6 Hee hath also made me a by-word of the people, and I am as a tabret before them.

CHAP. XIX.

17 My breath was strange unto my wife, though I prayed her for the childrens sake of mine owne body.

18 The wicked also despised me,

23 Oh! that my words were now written oh! that they were written in a booke,

24 And graven with an iron pen in lead, or in stonne for

ever.

25 For I am sure, that my Redeemer liveth and he shall stand the last on the earth.

26 And though after my skin wormes destroy this body, yet shall I see God in my flesh.

27 Whom I myselfe shal see, and mine eyes shall behold, and none other for me though my reines are consumed within me.

17 My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity.

CHAP. XV.

4 Yea, thou castest off fear, and restrainest prayer before God.

11 Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?

20 The wicked man travelleth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.

25 For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.

26 He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers;

27 Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks.

28 And he dwelleth in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, which are ready to become heaps.

CHAP. XX.

4 Knowest thou not this of old: and since God placed man upon the earth,

5 That the rejoycing of the wicked is short,

10 His children shall flatter the poore, and his hands shall restore his substance.

11 His bones are full of the sin of his youth, and it shall lie downe with him in the dust.

16 Hee shall sucke the gall of aspes, and the vipers tongue shall slay him.

CHAP. XX.

4 Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth.

5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short,

10 His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.

11 His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.

16 He shall suck the poison of asps; the viper's tongue shall slay him.

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JOHN ROGERS' TRANSLATION. 1587.

BISHOPS BIBLE. 172 and 1575

D And therefore he is but a wretch on every syde. There shall no darckness be able to hyde him. And unkindled fyre shall consume him, and loke what remayneth in hys house, it shall be destroyed.

CHAP. XXI.

A Job answered and sayde: O heare my words and amende your selves. Suffre me a lytle that I maye speake also, and then laugh my words to scorne yf ye wyll.

в They spende their dayes in welthynesse: but sodenlye they go downe to hel.

c And though God save their chyldren from soch sorrowe, yet wyll he so rewarde themselves that they shall know it. Their awne destruccion and misery shall they se with their eyes, and drincke of the fearful wrath of the Almighty. For what careth he what become of his householde after hys death: whose monethes passe awaye swifter then an arowe. c Even when hys bowels are at the fattest, and his bones full of marowe.

DO how vayne is the comforte that ye geve me? Are not youre answeres cleane contrary to ryght and trueth.

CHAP. XXII.

A Is he afrayed to reprove the, and to steppe forth with the into judgment. D For whoso humbleth hymselfe hym shall he set up and who so loketh mekely shal be healed. If thou be innocent he shall save the and thorow the ungyltynesse of thyne handes shalt thou be delyvered.

CHAP. XXIII.

D Thus can not I gett out of darckness, the cloude hath so covered face. my

CHAP. XXIV.

B The whole cytie cryeth unto the Lorde with syghyng, the soules of the slaine make their complaynte. But God destroyeth them not for all this.

c The ungodly is very swift: O that his porcion also upon erth were swyfter than the runnyng water which suffreth not the shipman to beholde the fayre and pleasaunt vyneyards. O that they for the wickednesse which they have done were drawn to the hel soner then snowe melteth at the heate.

DO that all compassion upon them were forgotten: that their daynties were wormes that they were cleane put out of remembrance and utterly hewen down lyke an unfrutefull tree. For they manteyne the baren and make them that they cannot beare, and unto wyddowes they do no good.

CHAP. XXV.

B Behold the moone shyneth nothing in comparison to him, and the starres are uncleane in his sight.

How moch more then man, that is but corruption and the sonne of man, which is but a worme?

22 Though he was helped on every side.

26 All darkenesse shal be hyd in theyr secrete places, an unkyndled fyre shall consume hym: and looke what remayneth in his house, it shal be destroyed.

CHAP. XXI.

1 Job answeared, and sayd,

2 O heare diligently my woordes, and that shal be insteede of your consolations.

13 They spende theyr dayes in wealthynesse, but sodaynely they goe down to the grave.

19 God wyl lay up the sorowe of the father for his chyldren and when he rewardeth hym he shal knowe it.

20 Theyr owne miserie shall they see with theyr eyes, and drynke of the feareful wrath of the Almightie.

21 For what careth he for hys house after his death, when the number of his moneths is cut short.

24 His breastes are full of mylke, and hys bones runne full of marowe.

34 How vayne then is the comfort that ye give me, seeyng falshood remayneth in all your answeares?

CHAP. XXII.

4 Is he afrayde to reprove thee, and to step forth with thee into judgement?

29 When (the wicked) be cast downe, thou shalt say, I am lyfted up, and God shall save the humble person. 30 The innocent shall delyver the Iland: it shall be preserved by the purenesse of thine handes.

CHAP. XXIII.

17 Bycause I am not cut off before the darknesse, neyther hath he covered the cloude from my face.

CHAP. XXIV.

12 Men out of the citie crye unto the Lorde with sighing, the soules of the slayne also crye out, yet God regardeth not theyr complaynt.

18 (The ungodly) is swift upon the water: their portion shall be cursed in the earth, and he shal not behold the way of the vineyards.

19 As the drye grounde and heate consume the snowie waters: so shall the grave the sinners.

20 The pitifull man shall forget him, he shall be sweet to the wormes, he shall be no more remembred, and hys wickednesse shall be broken as a tree.

21 He hath oppressed the barren that cannot beare, and unto the wydowe hath he done no good.

CHAP. XXV.

5 Beholde, the moone shyneth nothyng in comparyson to him, and the starres are uncleane in his sight.

6 Howe muche more then man that is but corruption, and the sonne of man whiche is but a worme?

GENEVAN TRANSLATION. Fain.: Printed by ALEX. ARBUTHNOT. 1579.

KING JAMES OR PRESENT TRANSLATION.

22 And the hand of all the wicked shall assaile him. 26 All darkenesse shall be hid in his secret places: the fire that is not blowne, shall devoure him, and that which remaineth in his tabernacle, shall be destroyed.

CHAP. XXI.

1 But Job answered and said,

2 Heare diligently my words, and this shall be instead of your consolations.

13 They spende their dayes in welth, and soddenly they goe downe to the grave.

19 God will lay up the sorow of the father for his children when hee rewardeth him hee shall know it.

20 His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drinke of the wrath of the Almightie.

21 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the nomber of his moneths is cut off.

24 His breasts are full of milke, and his bones runne full of marowe,

34 How then comfort ye me in vaine, seeing in your answeres their remaine but lies?

CHAP. XXII.

4 Is it for fear of thee that he will accuse thee? or goe with thee into judgement?

29 When others are caste downe, then shalt thou say, I am lifted up : and God shall save the humble person.

30 The innocent shall deliver the yland, and it shall be preserved by the purenesse of thine handes.

CHAP. XXIII.

17 For I am not cut off in darkenesse, but he hath hid the darkenesse from my face.

CHAP. XXIV.

12 Men crie out of the citie, and the soules of the slaine crie out yet God doth not charge them with follie.

18 He is swift upon the waters: their porcion shall be cursed in the earth: he will not beholde the way of the vineyardes.

19 As the drie ground and heate consume the snow waters, so shall the grave the sinners.

20 The pitifull man shall forget him : the worme shall feele his sweetnesse; hee shall bee no more remembred : and the wicked shall be broken like a tree.

21 Hee doth evill intreat the barren, that doth not bare, neither doeth he good to the widowe.

22 Every hand of the wicked shall come upon him. 26 All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.

CHAP. XXI.

1 But Job answered and said,

2 Hear diligently my speech; and let this be your consolations.

13 They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.

19 God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it. 20 His eyes

shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.

21 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst? 24 His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.

34 How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answer there remaineth falsehood?

CHAP. XXII.

4 Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?

29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

30 He shall deliver the island of the innocent; and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands.

CHAP. XXIII.

17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.

CHAP. XXIV.

12 Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out; yet God layeth not folly to them.

18 He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards. 19 Drought and heat consume the snow-waters; so doth the grave those which have sinned.

20 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree.

21 He evil-entreateth the barren that beareth not, and doeth not good to the widow.

CHAP. XXV.

5 Behold, he will give no light to the moon, and the starres are uncleane in his sight.

6 How much more man, a worme, even the sonne of man, which is but a worme.

CHAP. XXV.

5 Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.

6 How much less man, that is a worm; and the son of man, which is a worm ?