13 “Oh that You would hide me in [a]Sheol,
That You would conceal me (A)until Your wrath returns to You,
That You would set a limit for me and remember me!
14 If a man dies, will he live again?
All the days of my struggle I will wait
Until my relief comes.
15 You will call, and I will answer You;
You will long for (B)the work of Your hands.
16 For now You (C)number my steps,
You do not (D)observe my sin.
17 My wrongdoing is (E)sealed up in a bag,
And You cover over my [b]guilt.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 14:13 I.e., the netherworld
  2. Job 14:17 Or unjust deed

Momentary hope

13 I wish you would hide me in the underworld,[a]
    conceal me until your anger passes,
    set a time for me, and remember me.
14 If people die, will they live again?
    All the days of my service I would wait
        until my restoration took place.
15 You would call, and I would answer you;
    you would long for your handiwork.
16 Though you now number my steps,
    you would not keep a record of my sin.
17 My rebellion is sealed in a bag;
    you would cover my sin.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 14:13 Heb Sheol