Job 7:19

Modern English Version

How long until You look away from me? Will You not let me alone until I swallow my saliva?

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He will not allow me to get my breath, but fills me with bitterness.

turn from him, that he may rest, until he, as a hired man, finishes his day.

They cried out with a loud voice, “How long, O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”

O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?

My soul is greatly troubled, but You, O Lord—how long?

Are not my days few? Stop then, and leave me alone that I may cheer up a little,

Turn Your gaze away from me, that I may become cheerful again, before I go away and am no more.