Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
My days are so few, aren't they? So leave me alone, then, so I can smile a little
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,
Holman Bible
Leave me alone, so that I can smile a little
A Conservative Version
Are not my days few? Cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little
American Standard Version
Are not my days few? cease then, And let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,
Amplified
“Would He not let my few days alone,
Withdraw from me that I may have a little cheer
Bible in Basic English
Are not the days of my life small in number? Let your eyes be turned away from me, so that I may have a little pleasure,
Darby Translation
Are not my days few? cease then and let me alone, that I may revive a little,
Julia Smith Translation
Is it not my days few? He will cease; he will turn from me, and I shall be cheerful a little,
King James 2000
Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,
Lexham Expanded Bible
[Are] not my days few? Let him leave [me] alone; let him turn from me, and let me rejoice a little.
Modern King James verseion
Are not my days few? Cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Shall not my short life come so soon to an end? O hold thee from me, let me alone, that I may ease myself a little
NET Bible
Are not my days few? Cease, then, and leave me alone, that I may find a little comfort,
New Heart English Bible
Aren't my days few? Cease then. Leave me alone, that I may find a little comfort,
The Emphasized Bible
Are not my days, few? - then forbear, and set me aside, that I may brighten up for a little;
Webster
Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,
World English Bible
Aren't my days few? Cease then. Leave me alone, that I may find a little comfort,
Youngs Literal Translation
Are not my days few? Cease then, and put from me, And I brighten up a little,
Themes
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Weary of » Job
Philosophy » Philosophical inductions and deductions relating to God and his providence
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 10:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job Continues His Response To Bildad
19 as if I had never existed; carried from the womb to the grave. 20 My days are so few, aren't they? So leave me alone, then, so I can smile a little 21 before I go, never to return, leaving for the land of deep darkness and shadow.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Job 14:1
Human beings born by women are short-lived and full of trouble.
Psalm 39:13
Stop looking at me with chastisement, so I can smile again, before I depart and am no more. To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.
Job 7:6-7
My days pass as swiftly as a hand-loom; they come to their conclusion without hope.
Job 7:16-21
I hate the thought of living forever! Leave me alone, because my days are pointless."
Job 8:9
Because we are of yesterday and we know nothing, for our time on earth is only a shadow.
Job 9:25-26
"My days pass faster than a runner; but they pass quickly without seeing anything good.
Job 13:21
Withdraw your hand far from me and keep me from being petrified with terror.
Psalm 39:5
Look, you have made my life span fit in your hand; It is nothing compared to yours. Surely every person at their best is a puff of wind. Interlude
Psalm 103:15-16
A person's life is like grass it blossoms like wild flowers,