Why are we counted (A)as beasts,
And regarded as stupid in your sight?
(B)You[a] who tear yourself in anger,
Shall the earth be forsaken for you?
Or shall the rock be removed from its place?

“The(C) light of the wicked indeed goes out,
And the flame of his fire does not shine.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 18:4 Lit. one who tears his soul

Why are we regarded as cattle(A)
    and considered stupid in your sight?(B)
You who tear yourself(C) to pieces in your anger,(D)
    is the earth to be abandoned for your sake?
    Or must the rocks be moved from their place?(E)

“The lamp of a wicked man is snuffed out;(F)
    the flame of his fire stops burning.(G)

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