Job 7:20

I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 7:20

BSB
If I have sinned, what have I done to You, O watcher of mankind? Why have You made me Your target, so that I am a burden to You?
AKJV
I have sinned; what shall I do to you, O you preserver of men? why have you set me as a mark against you, so that I am a burden to myself?
CPDV
I have sinned; what should I do for you, O keeper of men? Why have you set me against you, so that I have become burdensome even to myself?
ERV
If I have sinned, what do I unto thee, O thou watcher of men? why hast thou set me as a mark for thee, so that I am a burden to myself?
NHEB
If I have sinned, what do I do to you, you watcher of men? Why have you set me as a mark for you, so that I am a burden to myself?
SMT
I sinned; what shall I do to thee, guarding men? wherefore didst thou set me for an assault to thee, and I shall be upon myself for a burden?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 7:20

IhavesinnedH2398VerbwhatshallIdoH6466VerbuntotheeOthoupreserverH5341VerbofmenH120Noun MasculinewhyhastthousetH7760VerbmeasamarkH4645Noun MasculineagainsttheesothatIamaburdenH4853tomyself

Commentary for Job 7:20

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Overview of Job 7:20
Summary
Job admits sin, questions divine targeting
Event
Job confesses and questions God
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Lament