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Job 7:9 cpdv — Just as a cloud is consumed and passes away, so he who descends to hell will not ascend.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Just as a cloud is consumed and passes away, so he who descends to hell will not ascend. "

— Job 7:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 7 — Context

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My days have passed by more quickly than threads are cut by a weaver, and they have been consumed without any hope.

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Remember that my life is wind, and my eye will not return to see good things.

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Neither will the sight of man gaze upon me; your eyes are upon me, and I will not endure.

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Just as a cloud is consumed and passes away, so he who descends to hell will not ascend.

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He will not return again to his house, nor will his own place know him any longer.

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And because of this, I will not restrain my mouth. I will speak in the affliction of my spirit. I will converse from the bitterness of my soul.

12

Am I an ocean or a whale, that you have encircled me in a prison?

Job 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 7:9 say?
Job 7:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Just as a cloud is consumed and passes away, so he who descends to hell will not ascend. ”
Where is Job 7:9 in the Bible?
Job 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Job 7:9 in?
Job 7:9 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 7:9?
Job 7:9 reads (CPDV): “Just as a cloud is consumed and passes away, so he who descends to hell will not ascend. ” 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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