“Oh that I might have my request,
that God would grant the thing that I long for,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 6:8 in context
Job 6:5–11
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Does the wild donkey bray when he has grass?
Or does the ox low over his fodder?
6
Can that which has no flavor be eaten without salt?
Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
7
My soul refuses to touch them.
They are as loathsome food to me.
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“Oh that I might have my request,
that God would grant the thing that I long for,
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even that it would please God to crush me;
that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
10
Let it still be my consolation,
yes, let me exult in pain that doesn’t spare,
that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
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What is my strength, that I should wait?
What is my end, that I should be patient?
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