Job 30:16 net — Job’s Despondency“And now my soul pours itself out within me; days of suffering take hold of me.

NET Bible

"Job’s Despondency“And now my soul pours itself out within me; days of suffering take hold of me."

— Job 30:16, NET Bible

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Job 30 — Context

13

They destroy my path; they succeed in destroying me without anyone assisting them.

14

They come in as through a wide breach; amid the crash they come rolling in.

15

Terrors are turned loose on me; they drive away my honor like the wind, and like a cloud my deliverance has passed away.

16

Job’s Despondency“And now my soul pours itself out within me; days of suffering take hold of me.

17

Night pierces my bones; my gnawing pains never cease.

18

With great power God grasps my clothing; he binds me like the collar of my tunic.

19

He has flung me into the mud, and I have come to resemble dust and ashes.

Job 30:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:16 say?
Job 30:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Job’s Despondency“And now my soul pours itself out within me; days of suffering take hold of me.”
Where is Job 30:16 in the Bible?
Job 30:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 16.
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 30:16.
What translation should I read Job 30:16 in?
Job 30:16 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 30:16?
Job 30:16 reads (NET): “Job’s Despondency“And now my soul pours itself out within me; days of suffering take hold of me.” 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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