Translations
Modern
Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.”
Traditional
Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
Literal
Upon thus I despise it, and I repent in dust and ashes.”
Latin
Idcirco ipse me reprehendo, et ago pœnitentiam in favilla et cinere.
Original
Hebrew
English
Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.”
Notes
Job understood the message of God’s speeches: I know that You can do all things. Nothing is too hard for him (Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17; Matthew 19:26). Job says, No plan of Yours can be thwarted (Job 23:13; Isaiah 14:27; 46:10). Job realized how different he was from God.
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Ashes: Repenting In Dust: Put on the Head in Mourning God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Humility: Exemplified Humility: Job Job: A Man Who Lived in Uz: Submission of, to God Repentance: should be Accompanied by Self-Abhorrence Repentance: True: Job Sin: Saints: Abhor Themselves on Account of