Job 7:12

Am, I, a sea, or a sea-monster,—That thou shouldst set over me a watch?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?

In Context

11I also, cannot restrain my mouth,—I must speak, in the anguish of my spirit, I must find utterance, in the bitterness of my soul.

13When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall help to carry my complaint,

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Cross References

Job 38:6Whereon were the pedestals thereof sunk? Or who laid the corner stone thereof;—

Lamentations 3:7He hath walled up around me, that I cannot get out, hath weighted my fetter;

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 →

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