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14 Man born of woman has a few short days,
and they are full of anxiety.
He blossoms like a flower, but soon withers.
He recedes like a shadow and does not remain.
You keep your eye on such a man.
You bring me[a] into judgment in your presence.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 14:3 The translation follows the Hebrew. The ancient versions read him.

Job Speaks of Life’s Woes

14 “Man who is born of woman
Is of few days and (A)full of [a]trouble.
(B)He comes forth like a flower and fades away;
He flees like a shadow and does not continue.
And (C)do You open Your eyes on such a one,
And (D)bring [b]me to judgment with Yourself?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 14:1 turmoil
  2. Job 14:3 LXX, Syr., Vg. him

Job Continues: Death Comes Soon to All

14 “Man who is (A)born of a woman
    is (B)few of days and (C)full of trouble.
He comes out like (D)a flower and (E)withers;
    he flees like (F)a shadow and continues not.
And do you (G)open your eyes on such a one
    and (H)bring me into judgment with you?

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