Job 7:2

As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 7:2

BSB
Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages.
AKJV
As a servant earnestly desires the shadow, and as an hireling looks for the reward of his work:
CPDV
Just as a servant desires the shade, and just as the hired hand looks forward to the end of his work,
ERV
As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling that looketh for his wages:
NHEB
As a servant who earnestly desires the shadow, as a hireling who looks for his wages,
SMT
As the servant will gape for the shadow, and as the hireling will wait for his work:

Commentary for Job 7:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 7:2
Summary
Worker eagerly awaits relief and compensation
Event
Job compares suffering to labor
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative