Job 6

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NOVA VULGATA
1 But Job, responding, said:	1 Respondens autem Iob dixit:
2 I wish that my sins, for which I deserve wrath, and the calamity that I endure, were weighed out on a balance.	2 “ Utinam appenderetur aegritu do mea, et calamitatem meam assumerent in statera!
3 Compared to the sand of the sea, they would appear heavier, and so my words are full of sorrow.	3 Nunc vero arena maris haec gravior apparet, inde verbis meis haesito.
4 For the arrows of the Lord are in me, my spirit drinks of their indignation, and the terrors of the Lord are soldiers against me.	4 Quia sagittae Omnipotentis in me sunt, quarum venenum ebibit spiritus meus; et terrores Dei militant contra me.
5 Will the wild ass bray when he has grass? Or will the ox bellow when he stands before a full manger?	5 Numquid rugiet onager, cum habueritherbam? Aut mugiet bos, cum ante praesepe plenum steterit?
6 Or can one eat bland food, which is not seasoned with salt? Or can anyone taste that which, if tasted, causes death?	6 Aut poterit comedi insulsum, quod non est sale conditum? Aut poterit gustari herba insulsa?
7 The things that my soul was unwilling to touch before, now, because of anguish, are my foods.	7 Quae prius nolebat tangere anima mea, nunc prae angustia cibi mei sunt.
8 Who will grant that my petition may arrive and that God may bestow on me what I expect,	8 Quis det, ut veniat petitio mea, et, quod exspecto, tribuat mihi Deus?
9 and that he who, at first, had crushed me, will let loose his hand and cut me down?	9 Utinam Deus me conterat; solvat manum suam et succidat me!
10 And may this be my consolation, that in afflicting me with sorrow, although he might not be lenient with me, I still do not contradict the words of the Holy One.	10 Et haec mihi sit consolatio, et exsultabo vel in pavore, qui non parcat, nec celabo sermones Sancti.
11 For what is my strength, that I may continue? Or what is my goal, so that I may act patiently?	11 Quae est enim fortitudo mea, ut sustineam? Aut quis finis meus, ut patienter agam?
12 My strength is not the strength of stones, nor is my flesh made of bronze.	12 Num fortitudo lapidum, fortitudo mea? Num caro mea aenea est?
13 Behold, there is no help for me in myself, and my loved ones also have withdrawn from me.	13 An non est auxilium mihi in me, et virtus quoque remota est a me?
14 He who takes away mercy from his friend, abandons the fear of the Lord.	14 Qui tollit ab amico suo misericordiam, timorem Omnipotentis derelinquit.
15 My brethren have disregarded me, like a torrent that passes swiftly through the steep valleys.	15 Fratres mei mentiti sunt me sicut alveus torrentium, qui evanescunt
16 Those who fear frost, snow will rush over them.	16 nigrescentes glacie, cum ingruit super eos nix.
17 At that time, when they are scattered, they will perish, and when it becomes hot, they will be freed from their place.	17 Tempore, quo diffluunt, arescunt et, ut incaluerit, solvuntur de loco suo.
18 The paths of their steps are entangled; they will walk in vain and will perish.	18 Deflectunt viatorum turmae de viis suis, ascendentes per desertum pereunt.
19 Consider the paths of Thema, the ways of Saba, and wait a little while.	19 Commeatus Thema consideraverunt, viatores Saba speraverunt in eis.
20 They have been thrown into confusion, just as I had hoped; they have even come to me and are overwhelmed with shame.	20 Confusi sunt, quia speraverunt; venerunt eo usque, et pudore cooperti sunt.
21 Now you have arrived, and merely by seeing my affliction, you are afraid.	21 Ita nunc vos facti estis mihi; videntes plagam meam, timetis.
22 Did I say: “Bring to me and give to me from your necessities?”	22 Numquid dixi: Afferte mihi et de substantia vestra donate mihi?
23 or, “Free me from the hand of the enemy and rescue me from the hand of the strong?”	23 vel: Liberate me de manu hostis et de manu robustorum eruite me?
24 Teach me, and I will be silent, and if by chance I have been ignorant of anything, instruct me.	24 Docete me, et ego tacebo, et, si quid forte ignoravi, instruite me.
25 Why have you diminished the words of truth, when there is none of you who is able to offer proof against me?	25 Quare detraxistis sermonibus veritatis, cum e vobis nullus sit, qui possit arguere me?
26 You prepare speeches as so much noise, and you offer words into the wind.	26 Ad increpandum tantum eloquia concinnatis, sed in ventum verba desperati.
27 You encroach upon the orphan, and you strive to undermine your friend.	27 Super pupillum irruitis et subvertere nitimini amicum vestrum.
28 Such is true, so finish what you have begun. Listen closely, and see if I lie.	28 Nunc, quaeso, convertimini ad me, et in faciem vestram non mentiar.
29 Respond, I beg you, without contention, and, speaking what is just, pass judgment.	29 Revertite! Nulla erit improbitas. Revertite! Adhuc praesens adest iustitia mea.
30 And you will not find iniquity on my tongue, nor will foolishness resound in my throat.	30 Estne in lingua mea improbitas? An palatum meum non discernit nequitiam?