16 I [a](A)waste away; I will not live forever.
Leave me alone, (B)for my days are only a breath.
17 (C)What is man that You exalt him,
And that You [b]are concerned about him,
18 That (D)You examine him every morning
And put him to the test every moment?
19 [c](E)Will You never turn Your gaze away from me,
Nor leave me alone until I swallow my spittle?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 7:16 Or loathe
  2. Job 7:17 Lit set Your heart on
  3. Job 7:19 Lit How long will You not

In peace I will [a]both (A)lie down and sleep,
For You alone, Lord, have me (B)dwell in safety.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:8 Or at the same time

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