Job 9:26

They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 9:26

BSB
They sweep by like boats of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on its prey.
AKJV
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hastens to the prey.
CPDV
They have passed by like ships carrying fruits, just like an eagle flying to food.
ERV
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that swoopeth on the prey.
NHEB
They have passed away as the swift ships, as the eagle that swoops on the prey.
SMT
They glided along with the ships of desire: as the eagle will pounce upon food.

Commentary for Job 9:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 9:26
Summary
Life vanishes with speed of departing ships
Event
Life passes like swift vessels
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom