Job 7:2
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As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Job 7:2
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"As a slave who pants for the shade, And as a hired man who eagerly waits for his wages,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, And as a hireling that looketh for his wages:
- American Standard Version (1901)
As a servant desiring the shades of evening, and a workman looking for his payment:
- Basic English Bible
As a bondman earnestly desireth the shadow, and a hireling expecteth his wages,
- Darby Bible
As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as a hireling looketh for the reward of his work;
- Webster's Bible
As a servant who earnestly desires the shadow, as a hireling who looks for his wages,
- World English Bible
As a servant desireth the shadow, And as a hireling expecteth his wage,
- Youngs Literal Bible
As a servant that eagerly longeth for the shadow, and as a hireling that looketh for his wages;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Job 7:2
7:2 Shadow - That is, the sun - set, the time allotted for his rest.
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