Translations
Modern
What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?
Traditional
What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?
Literal
What is my strength, that I should hope? And what is my end, that I should prolong my life?
Latin
Quæ est enim fortitudo mea, ut sustineam? aut quis finis meus, ut patienter agam?
Original
Hebrew
English
What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?
Notes
Job responds by criticizing his counselors and questioning God (chapters 6 and 7). He explains his intense words by indicating his deep "grief" or "anguish" (6:2–3; 7:11). Job states that Eliphaz has not provided comfort or sympathy as a friend. Instead, Eliphaz chose to argue about out of date religious or theological ideas.
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Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Death: Desired: Job