28 While [a]I am decaying like a (A)rotten thing,
Like a garment that is moth-eaten.

Job Speaks of the Finality of Death

14 (B)Man, who is born of woman,
Is [b]short-lived and (C)full of turmoil.
(D)Like a flower he comes forth and withers.
He also flees like (E)a shadow and does not remain.
“You also (F)open Your eyes on him
And (G)bring [c]him into judgment with Yourself.
(H)Who can make the clean out of the unclean?
No one!
“Since his days are determined,
The (I)number of his months is with You;
And his limits You have [d]set so that he cannot pass.
(J)Turn Your gaze from him that he may [e]rest,
Until he [f]fulfills his day like a hired man.

Footnotes

  1. Job 13:28 Lit he is
  2. Job 14:1 Lit short of days
  3. Job 14:3 So with some ancient versions; M.T. me
  4. Job 14:5 Lit made
  5. Job 14:6 Lit cease
  6. Job 14:6 Lit makes acceptable