Job 20:2
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
"Thereforeלָ֭כֵן
(la·chen)
3651: so, thusa prim. adverb
my disquieting thoughts 
 
8174b: disquieting or excited thoughtsfrom an unused word
make me respond,יְשִׁיב֑וּנִי
(ye·shi·vu·ni;)
7725: to turn back, returna prim. root
Even becauseוּ֝בַעֲב֗וּר
(u·va·'a·vur)
5668: for the sake of, on account of, so thatfrom abar
of my inward agitation.ח֣וּשִׁי
(chu·shi)
2363a: to hasten, make hastea prim. root


















KJV Lexicon
Therefore do my thoughts
ca`iph  (saw-eef')
divided (in mind), i.e. (abstractly) a sentiment -- opinion.
cause me to answer
shuwb  (shoob)
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively
and for this I make haste
chuwsh  (koosh)
to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment -- (make) haste(-n), ready.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"Therefore my disquieting thoughts make me respond, Even because of my inward agitation.

King James Bible
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is why my unsettling thoughts compel me to answer, because I am upset!

International Standard Version
"Therefore my anxious thoughts cause me to answer because I'm agitated within me.

NET Bible
"This is why my troubled thoughts bring me back--because of my feelings within me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"My disturbing thoughts make me answer, and because of them I am upset.

King James 2000 Bible
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
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