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Job 10:20

New Century Version

The few days of my life are almost over. Leave me alone so I can have a moment of joy.

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I wish I had never lived, but had been carried straight from birth to the grave.

Take your punishment away from me, and stop frightening me with your terrors.

“All of us born to women live only a few days and have lots of trouble.

because we were only born yesterday and know nothing. Our days on earth are only a shadow.

He would not let me catch my breath but would overwhelm me with misery.

Leave me alone so I can be happy before I leave and am no more.”

You have given me only a short life; my lifetime is like nothing to you. Everyone’s life is only a breath.Selah