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Berean Standard Bible

“Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.””

Job 42:6

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Job has heard God's questions about creation and admitted he spoke of things too wonderful for him. Now he gives his final response.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”

King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore I abhor [myself], And repent in dust and ashes.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this cause I give witness that what I said is false, and in sorrow I take my seat in the dust.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por tanto me aborrezco, y me arrepiento en el polvo y en la ceniza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

y me detesto, y me arrepiento en polvo y cenizas».

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