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Berean Standard Bible

“After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth.”

Job 3:1

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Study note

After seven silent days of sitting with him, Job's three friends are about to hear him speak. Chapters 1 and 2 are told in narrative prose, but from here to chapter 42 the book turns into poetry.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth.

World English Bible (WEB)

After this Job opened his mouth, and cursed the day of his birth.

King James Version (KJV)

After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.

American Standard Version (ASV)

After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then, opening his mouth, and cursing the day of his birth,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DESPUÉS de esto abrió Job su boca, y maldijo su día.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al fin habló Job, y maldijo el día de su nacimiento.

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