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Job 7:4 kjv — When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawnin…

King James Version

"When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day."

— Job 7:4, King James Version

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Job 7 — Context

1

Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling?

2

As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:

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So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.

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When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.

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My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken, and become loathsome.

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My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope.

7

O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good.

Job 7:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 7:4 say?
Job 7:4 in the King James Version reads: “When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.”
Where is Job 7:4 in the Bible?
Job 7:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 7, verse 4.
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 7:4.
What translation should I read Job 7:4 in?
Job 7:4 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 7:4?
Job 7:4 reads (KJV): “When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.” 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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