Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul. New Living Translation “I am disgusted with my life. Let me complain freely. My bitter soul must complain. English Standard Version “I loathe my life; I will give free utterance to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Berean Standard Bible “I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. King James Bible My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. New King James Version “My soul loathes my life; I will give free course to my complaint, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. New American Standard Bible “I am disgusted with my own life; I will express my complaint freely; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. NASB 1995 “I loathe my own life; I will give full vent to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. NASB 1977 “I loathe my own life; I will give full vent to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Legacy Standard Bible “My soul is loathed by my life; I will abandon all restraint in myself to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Amplified Bible “I am disgusted with my life and loathe it! I will give free expression to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Christian Standard Bible I am disgusted with my life. I will give vent to my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. Holman Christian Standard Bible I am disgusted with my life. I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. American Standard Version My soul is weary of my life; I will give free course to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Contemporary English Version I am sick of life! And from my deep despair, I complain to you, my God. English Revised Version My soul is weary of my life; I will give free course to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I hate my life. I will freely express my complaint. I will speak as bitterly as I feel. Good News Translation I am tired of living. Listen to my bitter complaint. International Standard Version "I am disgusted with living, so I'm going to talk about my complaint freely. I'll speak out from the bitterness of my soul. NET Bible "I am weary of my life; I will complain without restraint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. New Heart English Bible "My soul is weary of my life. I will give free course to my complaint. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Webster's Bible Translation My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. World English Bible “My soul is weary of my life. I will give free course to my complaint. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“My soul has been weary of my life, I leave off my talking to myself, I speak in the bitterness of my soul. Young's Literal Translation My soul hath been weary of my life, I leave off my talking to myself, I speak in the bitterness of my soul. Smith's Literal Translation My soul was weary in my life; I shall leave upon me my complaint; I shall speak in the bitterness of my soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy soul is weary of my life, I will let go my speech against myself, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Catholic Public Domain Version My soul is weary of my life. I will release my words against myself. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. New American Bible I loathe my life. New Revised Standard Version “I loathe my life; I will give free utterance to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMY soul is weary of my life; I have reasoned in my judgment; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My soul is grieved with my life. I reasoned in my reasoning and I shall speak in the bitterness of my soul OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My soul is weary of my life; I will give free course to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. Brenton Septuagint Translation Weary in my soul, I will pour my words with groans upon him: I will speak being straitened in the bitterness of my soul. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Plea to God1“I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. 2I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me.… Cross References Job 7:11 Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Job 21:4 Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient? Job 23:2 “Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning. Job 3:1-3 After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. / And this is what he said: / “May the day of my birth perish, and the night it was said, ‘A boy is conceived.’ Job 6:8-9 If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope: / that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off! Job 9:27-28 If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’ / I would still dread all my sufferings; I know that You will not acquit me. Job 30:16 And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction grip me. Job 7:16 I loathe my life! I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath. Job 9:21 Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life. Job 13:3 Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God. Psalm 42:9 I say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?” Psalm 77:3 I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah Psalm 102:1-2 A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. / Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call. Psalm 142:2 I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him. Jeremiah 20:14-18 Cursed be the day I was born! May the day my mother bore me never be blessed. / Cursed be the man who brought my father the news, saying, “A son is born to you,” bringing him great joy. / May that man be like the cities that the LORD overthrew without compassion. May he hear an outcry in the morning and a battle cry at noon, ... Treasury of Scripture My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint on myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. My soul Job 3:20-23 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul; … Job 6:8,9 Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for! … Job 5:15,16,20 But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty… is weary of my life. Job 7:11 Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Job 19:4 And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself. Job 21:2-4 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations… I will speak Job 10:15,16 If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction; … Job 6:2-4,26 Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together! … Job 7:11 Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. Jump to Previous Bitter Bitterness Complaint Course Free Full Life Outcry Rein Sad Soul Speak Talking Thoughts Tired Utterance Vent Weary WordsJump to Next Bitter Bitterness Complaint Course Free Full Life Outcry Rein Sad Soul Speak Talking Thoughts Tired Utterance Vent Weary WordsJob 10 1. Job, taking liberty of complaint, expostulates with God about his afflictions18. He complains of life, and craves a little ease before death I loathe my own life; Job's expression of loathing for his life reflects the depth of his suffering and despair. This sentiment is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as in the laments of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:14-18) and the Psalms (Psalm 88). The cultural context of the Ancient Near East often viewed suffering as a result of divine displeasure, which adds to Job's turmoil as he struggles to understand his plight. Job's lamentation is a raw and honest expression of his emotional state, highlighting the human condition's vulnerability and the struggle to find meaning in suffering. I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and his struggle to understand the reasons behind it. 2. Uz The land where Job lived. It is often associated with the region east of Israel, though its exact location is uncertain. 3. Job's Suffering The context of this verse is Job's intense suffering, having lost his wealth, children, and health. This suffering is a test of his faith and integrity. Teaching Points The Reality of SufferingSuffering is a part of the human experience, even for the righteous. Job's lament is a reminder that expressing our pain and confusion to God is a natural and acceptable part of our relationship with Him. The Importance of Honest Prayer Job's willingness to speak from the "bitterness of his soul" teaches us the value of honesty in our prayers. God desires a genuine relationship with us, which includes sharing our deepest struggles and emotions. Faith Amidst Despair Even in his despair, Job does not turn away from God. This teaches us that faith can coexist with doubt and questioning, and that God is patient with our struggles. The Search for Understanding Job's questioning reflects a deep desire to understand his suffering. This encourages us to seek wisdom and understanding from God, even when answers are not immediately apparent. The Role of Community Job's friends initially come to comfort him, though they later misunderstand his plight. This highlights the importance of compassionate and supportive community during times of suffering. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 10How can Job's complaint in Job 3 align with a just and sovereign God, if he questions the value of his own birth? What does the Bible say about mental health? Does the despair expressed in Job 3 contradict later biblical accounts (e.g., James 5:11) that describe Job as patient and steadfast? What is the book John eats in Revelation 10?(1) I will leave.--Or, according to some, I will give free vent to the complaint that is upon me. (Comp. Job 9:27 of the last chapter)Verses 1-22. - Having answered Bildad, Job proceeds to pour out the bitterness of his soul in a pathetic complaint, which he addresses directly to God. There is not much that is novel in the long expostulation, which mainly goes over ground covered in ch. 3, 6, and 7; but some new grounds are alleged as pleas for mercy, if not for justice. These are (1) that he is God's gesture, and in the past (at any rate) has been the object of his care (vers. 8, 8-12); (2) that God must be above judging as man judges (vers. 4, 5); (3) that God knows his innocence (ver. 7); and . . . Hebrew I loatheנָֽקְטָ֥ה (nā·qə·ṭāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5354: To loathe my own נַפְשִׁ֗י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion life; בְּחַ֫יָּ֥י (bə·ḥay·yāy) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life I will express אֶֽעֶזְבָ֣ה (’e·‘ez·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit my complaint שִׂיחִ֑י (śî·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7879: A contemplation, an utterance and speak אֲ֝דַבְּרָה֗ (’ă·ḏab·bə·rāh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue in the bitterness בְּמַ֣ר (bə·mar) Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 4751: Bitter, bitterness, bitterly of my soul. נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links Job 10:1 NIVJob 10:1 NLT Job 10:1 ESV Job 10:1 NASB Job 10:1 KJV Job 10:1 BibleApps.com Job 10:1 Biblia Paralela Job 10:1 Chinese Bible Job 10:1 French Bible Job 10:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 10:1 My soul is weary of my life (Jb) |
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