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Berean Standard Bible

“For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.”

Job 5:18

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Study note

Eliphaz is the first of Job's friends to speak, and he argues that suffering is a discipline from God that leads to restoration. Much of what he says is true in general, but he wrongly applies it to Job.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.

World English Bible (WEB)

For he wounds, and binds up. He injures, and his hands make whole.

King James Version (KJV)

For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For he maketh sore, and bindeth up; He woundeth, and his hands make whole.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For after his punishment he gives comfort, and after wounding, his hands make you well.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque él es el que hace la llaga, y él la vendará: él hiere, y sus manos curan.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pues aunque él hiere, venda y vuelve a sanar.

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