Job 7:17
For what is man, that you have magnified him? or that you give heed to him?
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?
In Context
16For I shall not live for ever, that I should patiently endure: depart from me, for my life is vain.
18Will you visit him till the morning, and judge him till the time of rest?
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:14As the old proverb + 24:14 Gr. is said. says, Transgression will proceed from the wicked ones: but my hand shall not be upon you.
Job 14:3Have you not taken account even of him, and caused him to enter into judgment before you?
Psalms 8:4+ 8:4 Heb 2:6-9 What is man, that you are mindful of him? or the son of man, that you visit him? 1
Psalms 144:3The Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; and there is no end to his greatness. 1
Matthew Henry on Job 7:8-17
7 O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good. 8 The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I am not. 9 As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more. 10 He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more. 11 Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. 12 Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou… Read the whole commentary →