Good News Bible

Job 16:4-9 Good News Bible (GNB)

4. If you were in my place and I in yours,I could say everything you are saying.I could shake my head wiselyand drown you with a flood of words.

5. I could strengthen you with adviceand keep talking to comfort you.

6. But nothing I say helps,and being silent does not calm my pain.

7. You have worn me out, God;you have let my family be killed.

8. You have seized me; you are my enemy.I am skin and bones,and people take that as proof of my guilt.

9. In anger God tears me limb from limb;he glares at me with hate.