Job 8:6-8
New Catholic Bible
6 then he will rouse himself on your behalf
and restore the prosperity of your house.
7 Your former state will seem inconsequential
in the light of your future prosperity.
Inquire Now of Former Generations
8 “Inquire now of former generations
and reflect on what their ancestors came to realize.
Job 8:6-8
King James Version
6 If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.
7 Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
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Job 8:6-8
New King James Version
6 If you were pure and upright,
Surely now He would [a]awake for you,
And prosper your rightful dwelling place.
7 Though your beginning was small,
Yet your latter end would (A)increase abundantly.
8 “For(B) inquire, please, of the former age,
And consider the things discovered by their fathers;
Footnotes
- Job 8:6 arise
Job 8:6-8
English Standard Version
6 if you are pure and upright,
surely then he will (A)rouse himself for you
and (B)restore your rightful habitation.
7 And though your beginning was small,
(C)your latter days will be very great.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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