Job 14:2
He comes forth like a flower, and is crushed, and he flees, as if a shadow, and never remains in the same state.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
In Context
1Man, born of woman, living for a short time, is filled with many miseries.
Cross References
Job 8:9(of course, we are but of yesterday and are ignorant that our days on earth are like a shadow,)
Psalms 39:7Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have perfected ears for me. Holocaust and sin offering, you did not require.
Psalms 90:6before the arrow flying in the day, before the troubles that wander in the darkness, nor of invasion and the midday demon.
Psalms 102:11For according to the height of the heavens above the earth, so has he reinforced his mercy toward those who fear him.
Psalms 103:15and wine, in order to cheer the heart of man. Then he may gladden his face with oil, and bread will confirm the heart of man.
Matthew Henry on Job 14:2-7
Brevity and Frailty of Human Life. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. 3 And dost thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee? 4 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. 5 Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; 6 Turn from him, that he may… Read the whole commentary →