Job 30:16
New International Version
“And now my life ebbs away; days of suffering grip me.

New Living Translation
“And now my life seeps away. Depression haunts my days.

English Standard Version
“And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction have taken hold of me.

Berean Standard Bible
And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction grip me.

King James Bible
And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction have taken hold upon me.

New King James Version
“And now my soul is poured out because of my plight; The days of affliction take hold of me.

New American Standard Bible
“And now my soul is poured out within me; Days of misery have seized me.

NASB 1995
“And now my soul is poured out within me; Days of affliction have seized me.

NASB 1977
“And now my soul is poured out within me; Days of affliction have seized me.

Legacy Standard Bible
“And now my soul is poured out within me; Days of affliction have seized me.

Amplified Bible
“And now my soul is poured out within me; The days of affliction have seized me.

Christian Standard Bible
Now my life is poured out before me, and days of suffering have seized me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now my life is poured out before my eyes, and days of suffering have seized me.

American Standard Version
And now my soul is poured out within me; Days of affliction have taken hold upon me.

Contemporary English Version
I am sick at heart! Pain has taken its toll.

English Revised Version
And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction have taken hold upon me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Now my life is pouring out of me. Days of suffering seize me.

Good News Translation
Now I am about to die; there is no relief for my suffering.

International Standard Version
"Now, my soul pours itself out; the time of my affliction has taken control of me.

Majority Standard Bible
And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction grip me.

NET Bible
"And now my soul pours itself out within me; days of suffering take hold of me.

New Heart English Bible
"Now my soul is poured out within me. Days of affliction have taken hold on me.

Webster's Bible Translation
And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction have taken hold upon me.

World English Bible
“Now my soul is poured out within me. Days of affliction have taken hold of me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And now, in me my soul pours itself out, "" Days of affliction seize me.

Young's Literal Translation
And now, in me my soul poureth itself out, Seize me do days of affliction.

Smith's Literal Translation
And now my soul shall be poured out upon me; and the days of affliction will hold me fast.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And now my soul fadeth within myself, and the days of affliction possess me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But now my soul withers within myself, and the days of affliction take hold of me.

New American Bible
And now my life ebbs away from me, days of affliction have taken hold of me.

New Revised Standard Version
“And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction have taken hold of me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And now my soul is weary; the days of affliction have taken hold upon me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And now my soul is troubled, and the days of my affliction have surrounded me
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And now my soul is poured out within me; Days of affliction have taken hold upon me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Even now my life shall be poured forth upon me; and days of anguish seize me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job's Prosperity Becomes Calamity
15Terrors are turned loose against me; they drive away my dignity as by the wind, and my prosperity has passed like a cloud. 16And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction grip me. 17Night pierces my bones, and my gnawing pains never rest.…

Cross References
Psalm 42:6
O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar.

Psalm 88:3
For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol.

Lamentations 3:17-20
My soul has been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. / So I say, “My strength has perished, along with my hope from the LORD.” / Remember my affliction and wandering, the wormwood and the gall. ...

Psalm 31:9-10
Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well. / For my life is consumed with grief and my years with groaning; my iniquity has drained my strength, and my bones are wasting away.

Psalm 22:14-15
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed. My heart is like wax; it melts away within me. / My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death.

Isaiah 53:3-4
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

Psalm 38:6-8
I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning. / For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body. / I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart.

Psalm 102:3-5
For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like glowing embers. / My heart is afflicted, and withered like grass; I even forget to eat my bread. / Through my loud groaning my skin hangs on my bones.

2 Corinthians 1:8-9
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.

Matthew 26:38
Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Psalm 6:6-7
I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. / My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes.

Psalm 69:3
I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.

2 Corinthians 4:8-10
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

Psalm 143:4
My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me.

Psalm 77:2-4
In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. / I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah / You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak.


Treasury of Scripture

And now my soul is poured out on me; the days of affliction have taken hold on me.

my soul

Psalm 22:14
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

Psalm 42:4
When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

have taken hold

Psalm 40:12
For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.

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1. Job's honor is turned into extreme contempt
15. and his prosperity into calamity














And now my soul is poured out within me;
This phrase reflects Job's deep emotional and spiritual anguish. The imagery of a soul being "poured out" suggests a complete depletion of inner strength and vitality, akin to being emptied of life itself. In biblical context, the soul often represents the entirety of a person's being, encompassing emotions, will, and intellect. This expression of profound distress can be compared to Psalm 22:14, where David describes his heart as being "poured out like water," indicating a similar state of vulnerability and despair. The pouring out of one's soul is also reminiscent of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, where He experienced deep sorrow and agony (Matthew 26:38). This connection highlights the shared human experience of suffering and the need for divine comfort.

days of affliction grip me.
Job's reference to "days of affliction" underscores the prolonged and relentless nature of his suffering. The term "affliction" in the biblical sense often denotes severe trials or hardships, which are sometimes seen as tests of faith or character. Historically, Job's afflictions included the loss of his wealth, the death of his children, and severe physical ailments, as described earlier in the book. The use of "grip" conveys a sense of being held captive or constrained by these trials, unable to escape their grasp. This imagery is echoed in Lamentations 1:3, where the afflictions of Jerusalem are described as a yoke upon the neck. Theologically, this phrase can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's own suffering, as He bore the weight of humanity's sins and endured the ultimate affliction on the cross. The endurance of such trials is a recurring theme in Scripture, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in faith despite overwhelming circumstances.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
A 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 unwavering faith.

2. Job's Friends
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who come to comfort Job but end up arguing with him about the reasons for his suffering.

3. God
The Almighty, who allows Job's faith to be tested by Satan but ultimately restores him.

4. Satan
The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his faith is only due to his prosperity.

5. Land of Uz
The region where Job lived, often associated with the ancient Near East.
Teaching Points
Understanding Suffering
Job's expression of his soul being poured out highlights the depth of human suffering. It reminds us that even the righteous can experience profound pain and distress.

The Reality of Affliction
Affliction is a part of the human experience. Job's acknowledgment of his days of affliction encourages believers to be honest about their struggles.

Faith in Trials
Despite his suffering, Job's account is ultimately one of faith. Believers are encouraged to hold onto their faith, trusting that God is sovereign even in the darkest times.

Empathy and Support
Job's friends initially came to comfort him, but their lack of understanding led to further distress. This teaches us the importance of empathy and support for those who are suffering.

Hope and Restoration
The Book of Job ultimately points to hope and restoration. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God sees their suffering and has the power to restore.Verse 16. - And now my soul is poured out upon me (comp. Psalm 42:4). My very soul seems to be gone out of me. "I faint and swoon away, because of my fears" (Lee). The days of affliction have taken hold upon me. All my prosperity is gone, and I am come to "the days of affliction." These "take hold on me," and, as it were, possess me.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And now
וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

my soul
נַפְשִׁ֑י (nap̄·šî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

is poured out
תִּשְׁתַּפֵּ֣ךְ (tiš·tap·pêḵ)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out

within me;
עָ֭לַי (‘ā·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

days
יְמֵי־ (yə·mê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of suffering
עֹֽנִי׃ (‘ō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6040: Affliction, poverty

grip me.
יֹ֭אחֲז֣וּנִי (yō·ḥă·zū·nî)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular
Strong's 270: To grasp, take hold, take possession


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