What does Job 7:2 mean?

Job 7:2 highlights themes such as work, reward, longing when read in context.

How should I apply Job 7:2 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

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.

4When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.

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Source: Job 7:2