Verse Comparison: Job 9:18
American Standard Version
He will not suffer me to take my breath, But filleth me with bitterness.
Amplified® Bible
He will not allow me to catch my breath, but fills me with bitterness.
Contemporary English Version
Before I could get my breath, my miseries would multiply.
Darby English Version
He suffereth me not to take my breath, for he filleth me with bitternesses.
Good News Bible
He won't let me catch my breath; he has filled my life with bitterness.
King James Version
He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.
New American Standard Bible
"He will not allow me to get my breath, But saturates me with bitterness.
New International Version
He would not let me regain my breath
but would overwhelm me with misery.
New King James Version
He will not allow me to catch my breath,
But fills me with bitterness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"He will not allow me to get my breath, But saturates me with bitterness.
Revised Standard Version
he will not let me get my breath, but fills me with bitterness.
Young's Literal Translation
He permitteth me not to refresh my spirit, But filleth me with bitter things.