Job 17:13

If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 17:13

BSB
If I look for Sheol as my home, if I spread out my bed in darkness,
AKJV
If I wait, the grave is my house: I have made my bed in the darkness.
CPDV
If I should wait, the underworld is my house, and in darkness I have spread out my bed.
ERV
If I look for Sheol as mine house; if I have spread my couch in the darkness;
NHEB
If I look for Sheol as my house, if I have spread my couch in the darkness,
SMT
If I shall wait, hades is my house: in darkness I spread my bed.

Commentary for Job 17:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 17:13
Summary
Resigned to grave as permanent dwelling
Event
Accepting grave as home
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament