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Job 7:7 net — Remember that my life is but a breath, that my eyes will never again see happiness.

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"Remember that my life is but a breath, that my eyes will never again see happiness."

— Job 7:7, NET Bible

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Job 7 — Context

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If I lie down, I say,‘When will I arise?’, and the night stretches on and I toss and turn restlessly until the day dawns.

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My body is clothed with worms and dirty scabs; my skin is broken and festering.

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My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle and they come to an end without hope.

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Remember that my life is but a breath, that my eyes will never again see happiness.

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The eye of him who sees me now will see me no more; your eyes will look for me, but I will be gone.

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As a cloud is dispersed and then disappears, so the one who goes down to the grave does not come up again.

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He returns no more to his house, nor does his place of residence know him any more.

Job 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 7:7 say?
Job 7:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Remember that my life is but a breath, that my eyes will never again see happiness.”
Where is Job 7:7 in the Bible?
Job 7:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 7, verse 7.
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 7:7.
What translation should I read Job 7:7 in?
Job 7:7 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 7:7?
Job 7:7 reads (NET): “Remember that my life is but a breath, that my eyes will never again see happiness.” 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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