Parallel Bible results for "job 42:1-6"

Job 42:1-6

New International Reader's Version NIRV

1 Job replied to the Lord,

2 "I know that you can do anything. No one can keep you from doing what you plan to do.

3 You asked me, 'Who do you think you are to disagree with my plans? You do not know what you are talking about.' I spoke about things I didn't completely understand. I talked about things that were too wonderful for me to know.

4 "You said, 'Listen now, and I will speak. I will ask you some questions. Then I want you to answer me.'

5 My ears had heard about you. But now my own eyes have seen you.

6 So I hate myself. I'm really sorry for what I said about you. That's why I'm sitting in dust and ashes."

New International Version NIV

1 Then Job replied to the LORD:

2 “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.

3 You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.

4 “You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.’

5 My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.

6 Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”