Job 7:16 kjva — I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days are vanity.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days are vanity."

— Job 7:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Job 7 — Context

13

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

14

Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:

15

So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my life.

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I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days are vanity.

17

What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?

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And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment?

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How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?

Job 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 7:16 say?
Job 7:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days are vanity.”
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 (KJVA): “I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days are vanity.” 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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