Job 7:14 web — then you scare me with dreams, and terrify me through visions:

World English Bible

"then you scare me with dreams, and terrify me through visions:"

— Job 7:14, World English Bible

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Job 7:14 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:”
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ASV
“Then thou scarest me with dreams, And terrifiest me through visions: ”
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NET
“then you scare me with dreams and terrify me with visions,”
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DRB
“Thou wilt frighten me with dreams, and terrify me with visions.”
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BBE
“Then you send dreams to me, and visions of fear;”
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KJVA
“Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:”
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Job 7 — Context

"Therefore I will not keep silent. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit. I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Am I a sea, or a sea monster, that you put a guard over me?

When I say, 'My bed shall comfort me. My couch shall ease my complaint;'

then you scare me with dreams, and terrify me through visions:

so that my soul chooses strangling, death rather than my bones.

I loathe my life. I don't want to live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath.

What is man, that you should magnify him, that you should set your mind on him,

Job 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 7:14 say?

Job 7:14 in the World English Bible reads: “then you scare me with dreams, and terrify me through visions:”

Where is Job 7:14 in the Bible?

Job 7:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 7, verse 14.

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 7:14.

What translation should I read Job 7:14 in?

Job 7:14 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 7:14?

Job 7:14 reads (WEB): “then you scare me with dreams, and terrify me through visions:” 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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