Job 7:1 · KJV

"Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling?

²As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:

³So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.

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Reflection Questions

How does the concept of appointed time resonate with your life?

What does it mean for you to feel like a hireling in your daily struggles?

When have you felt your days were fleeting like Job describes?

Life Application

faith

Consider how your faith can provide comfort during difficult times. Reflect on the purpose of your struggles.

work

Think about how you approach your work and whether you find fulfillment or merely a paycheck.

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