Job 7:16 cpdv — I despair; by no means will I live any longer. Spare me, for my days are nothing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I despair; by no means will I live any longer. Spare me, for my days are nothing. "

— Job 7:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 7 — Context

13

If I say, “My bed will comfort me, and I will find rest, speaking with myself on my blanket,”

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then you will frighten me with dreams, and strike dread through visions,

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so that, because of these things, my soul would choose hanging, and my bones, death.

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I despair; by no means will I live any longer. Spare me, for my days are nothing.

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What is man, that you should praise him? Or why do you place your heart near him?

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You visit him at dawn, and you test him unexpectedly.

19

How long will you not spare me, nor release me to ingest my saliva?

Job 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 7:16 say?
Job 7:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I despair; by no means will I live any longer. Spare me, for my days are nothing. ”
Where is Job 7:16 in the Bible?
Job 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 7, 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 7:16.
What translation should I read Job 7:16 in?
Job 7:16 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 7:16?
Job 7:16 reads (CPDV): “I despair; by no means will I live any longer. Spare me, for my days are nothing. ” 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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