1 “Men have harsh servitude on earth, do they not? His days are like those of a hired laborer, are they not? a7:1 Or hireling ISV — Job 7:1
2 I’m like a servant who longs for the shade, like a hired laborer who is looking for his wages. ISV — Job 7:2
3 Truly I’ve been allotted months of emptiness; nights of trouble have been appointed for me. ISV — Job 7:3
4 “When I lie down I ask, ‘When will I wake up?’ But the night continues and I keep tossing and turning until dawn. b7:4 Or twilight ISV — Job 7:4
5 My skin c7:5 Or flesh is covered with worms and clods of dirt; my skin becomes rough and then breaks out afresh. ISV — Job 7:5
6 My days pass as swiftly as a hand-loom; they come to their conclusion without hope. ISV — Job 7:6
7 Remember that my life is a breath; my eyes won’t go back to seeing good things. d7:7 The Heb. lacks things ISV — Job 7:7
8 The eyes of the one who sees me won’t see me anymore; your eyes will look e7:8 The Heb. lacks will look for me but I won’t be around! f7:8 The Heb. lacks around ISV — Job 7:8
9 As a cloud fades away and vanishes, the one who descends to the afterlife g7:9 Lit. Sheol; i.e. the dwelling place of the dead doesn’t return. h7:9 Lit. doesn’t come back up ISV — Job 7:9
10 He doesn’t return again to his house, and his place won’t recognize him anymore.” ISV — Job 7:10
11 “In addition, I won’t keep my opinion i7:11 Lit. mouth to myself; I’ll speak from my distressed spirit; I’ll complain with my bitter soul. ISV — Job 7:11
12 Am I the sea, or a sea monster, that you keep watching me? ISV — Job 7:12
13 For I’ve said, ‘My bed will comfort me; my couch will ease my burdens j7:13 Or carry while I complain.’ ISV — Job 7:13
14 But then you scared me with dreams; you terrified me with visions. ISV — Job 7:14
15 I would rather die by strangulation than continue living. k7:15 Lit. my bones ISV — Job 7:15
16 I hate the thought of living forever! Leave me alone, because my days are pointless.” ISV — Job 7:16
17 “What is a human being, that you make so much of him; that you set your affections on him, ISV — Job 7:17
18 visit him every morning, and test him continually? ISV — Job 7:18
19 Why won’t you look away from me? Why don’t you leave me alone so I can swallow my saliva? ISV — Job 7:19
20 So what if I sin? What have I done against you, you observer of humankind? Why have you made me your target? Why burden yourself with me? ISV — Job 7:20
21 Why haven’t you pardoned my transgression and taken away my iniquity? Now I’m about to lie down in the dust. You will seek me diligently, but I won’t be around!” l7:21 The Heb. lacks around ISV — Job 7:21