Job 11:16

Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that passe away:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"For you would forget {your} trouble, As waters that have passed by, you would remember {it.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For thou shalt forget thy misery; Thou shalt remember it as waters that are passed away,
- American Standard Version (1901)

For your sorrow will go from your memory, like waters flowing away:
- Basic English Bible

For thou shalt forget misery; as waters that are passed away shalt thou remember it;
- Darby Bible

Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:
- Webster's Bible

for you shall forget your misery. You shall remember it as waters that are passed away.
- World English Bible

For thou dost forget misery, As waters passed away thou rememberest.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For thou shalt forget thy misery; thou shalt remember it as waters that are passed away;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 11:16

11:16 As waters - Thou shalt remember it no more, than men remember a land - flood, which as it comes, so it goes away suddenly.