Job 7:1
American King James Is there not an appointed time to man on earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling?
American Standard Version Is there not a warfare to man upon earth? And are not his days like the days of a hireling?
King James Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling?
World English Bible “Isn’t a man forced to labor on earth? Aren’t his days like the days of a hired hand?
Job 7:2
American King James As a servant earnestly desires the shadow, and as an hireling looks for the reward of his work:
American Standard Version As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, And as a hireling that looketh for his wages:
King James As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:
World English Bible As a servant who earnestly desires the shadow, as a hireling who looks for his wages,
Job 7:3
American King James So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.
American Standard Version So am I made to possess months of misery, And wearisome nights are appointed to me.
King James So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.
World English Bible so I am made to possess months of misery, wearisome nights are appointed to me.
Job 7:4
American King James When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro to the dawning of the day.
American Standard Version When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? And I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.
King James When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.
World English Bible When I lie down, I say, ‘When will I arise, and the night be gone?’ I toss and turn until the dawning of the day.
Job 7:5
American King James My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken, and become loathsome.
American Standard Version My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; My skin closeth up, and breaketh out afresh.
King James My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken, and become loathsome.
World English Bible My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust. My skin closes up, and breaks out afresh.
Job 7:6
American King James My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope.
American Standard Version My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, And are spent without hope.
King James My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope.
World English Bible My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope.
Job 7:7
American King James O remember that my life is wind: my eye shall no more see good.
American Standard Version Oh remember that my life is a breath: Mine eye shall no more see good.
King James O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good.
World English Bible Oh remember that my life is a breath. My eye will no more see good.
Job 7:8
American King James The eye of him that has seen me shall see me no more: your eyes are on me, and I am not.
American Standard Version The eye of him that seeth me shall behold me no more; Thine eyes shall be upon me, but I shall not be.
King James The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I am not.
World English Bible The eye of him who sees me will see me no more. Your eyes will be on me, but I will not be.
Job 7:9
American King James As the cloud is consumed and vanishes away: so he that goes down to the grave shall come up no more.
American Standard Version As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away, So he that goeth down to Sheol shall come up no more.
King James As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more.
World English Bible As the cloud is consumed and vanishes away, so he who goes down to Sheol will come up no more.
Job 7:10
American King James He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more.
American Standard Version He shall return no more to his house, Neither shall his place know him any more.
King James He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more.
World English Bible He will return no more to his house, neither will his place know him any more.
Job 7:11
American King James Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
American Standard Version Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
King James Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
World English Bible “Therefore I will not keep silent. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit. I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Job 7:12
American King James Am I a sea, or a whale, that you set a watch over me?
American Standard Version Am I a sea, or a sea-monster, That thou settest a watch over me?
King James Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?
World English Bible Am I a sea, or a sea monster, that you put a guard over me?
Job 7:13
American King James When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaints;
American Standard Version When I say, My bed shall comfort me, My couch shall ease my complaint;
King James When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaints;
World English Bible When I say, ‘My bed will comfort me. My couch will ease my complaint,’
Job 7:14
American King James Then you scare me with dreams, and terrify me through visions:
American Standard Version Then thou scarest me with dreams, And terrifiest me through visions:
King James Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:
World English Bible then you scare me with dreams and terrify me through visions,
Job 7:15
American King James So that my soul chooses strangling, and death rather than my life.
American Standard Version So that my soul chooseth strangling, And death rather than `these' my bones.
King James So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my life.
World English Bible so that my soul chooses strangling, death rather than my bones.
Job 7:16
American King James I loathe it; I would not live always: let me alone; for my days are vanity.
American Standard Version I loathe `my life'; I would not live alway: Let me alone; for my days are vanity.
King James I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days are vanity.
World English Bible I loathe my life. I don’t want to live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath.
Job 7:17
American King James What is man, that you should magnify him? and that you should set your heart on him?
American Standard Version What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him, And that thou shouldest set thy mind upon him,
King James What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?
World English Bible What is man, that you should magnify him, that you should set your mind on him,
Job 7:18
American King James And that you should visit him every morning, and try him every moment?
American Standard Version And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, And try him every moment?
King James And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment?
World English Bible that you should visit him every morning, and test him every moment?
Job 7:19
American King James How long will you not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?
American Standard Version How long wilt thou not look away from me, Nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?
King James How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?
World English Bible How long will you not look away from me, nor leave me alone until I swallow down my spittle?
Job 7:20
American King James I have sinned; what shall I do to you, O you preserver of men? why have you set me as a mark against you, so that I am a burden to myself?
American Standard Version If I have sinned, what do I unto thee, O thou watcher of men? Why hast thou set me as a mark for thee, So that I am a burden to myself?
King James I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?
World English Bible If I have sinned, what do I do to you, you watcher of men? Why have you set me as a mark for you, so that I am a burden to myself?
Job 7:21
American King James And why do you not pardon my transgression, and take away my iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and you shall seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.
American Standard Version And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? For now shall I lie down in the dust; And thou wilt seek me diligently, but I shall not be.
King James And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away my iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.
World English Bible Why do you not pardon my disobedience, and take away my iniquity? For now will I lie down in the dust. You will seek me diligently, but I will not be.”