Job 10:20 cpdv — Will not my few days be completed soon? Release me, therefore, so that I may lament my sorrows a little,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Will not my few days be completed soon? Release me, therefore, so that I may lament my sorrows a little, "

— Job 10:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 10 — Context

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You renew your testimony against me, and you multiply your wrath against me, and these punishments make war within me.

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Why did you lead me out of the womb? If only I had been consumed, so that no eye would ever see me!

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I should have been as if I had not been: transferred from the womb to the tomb.

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Will not my few days be completed soon? Release me, therefore, so that I may lament my sorrows a little,

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before I depart and return no more to a land that is dark and covered with the fog of death,

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a land of misery and darkness, where the shadow of death, and nothing else but everlasting horror, dwells.

Job 10:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 10:20 say?
Job 10:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Will not my few days be completed soon? Release me, therefore, so that I may lament my sorrows a little, ”
Where is Job 10:20 in the Bible?
Job 10:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 10, verse 20.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 10:20.
What translation should I read Job 10:20 in?
Job 10:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 10:20?
Job 10:20 reads (CPDV): “Will not my few days be completed soon? Release me, therefore, so that I may lament my sorrows a little, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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