New International Version When I lie down I think, ‘How long before I get up?’ The night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. New Living Translation Lying in bed, I think, ‘When will it be morning?’ But the night drags on, and I toss till dawn. English Standard Version When I lie down I say, ‘When shall I arise?’ But the night is long, and I am full of tossing till the dawn. Berean Standard Bible When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. Berean Literal Bible When I lie down, then I say, ‘When shall I arise?’ But the night is measured out, and I am full of tossings until dawn. King James Bible When 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. New King James Version When I lie down, I say, ‘When shall I arise, And the night be ended?’ For I have had my fill of tossing till dawn. New American Standard Bible “When I lie down, I say, ‘When shall I arise?’ But the night continues, And I am continually tossing until dawn. NASB 1995 “When I lie down I say, ‘When shall I arise?’ But the night continues, And I am continually tossing until dawn. NASB 1977 “When I lie down I say, ‘When shall I arise?’ But the night continues, And I am continually tossing until dawn. Legacy Standard Bible If I lie down I say, ‘When shall I arise?’ But the twilight continues, And I am saturated with tossing until dawn. Amplified Bible “When I lie down I say, ‘When shall I arise [and the night be gone]?’ But the night continues, And I am continually tossing until the dawning of day. Berean Annotated Bible When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up? But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. Christian Standard Bible When I lie down I think, “When will I get up? ” But the evening drags on endlessly, and I toss and turn until dawn. Holman Christian Standard Bible When I lie down I think: When will I get up? But the evening drags on endlessly, and I toss and turn until dawn. American Standard Version When 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. Contemporary English Version I pray for night to end, but it stretches out while I toss and turn. English Revised Version When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise? but the night is long; and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day. GOD'S WORD® Translation When I lie down, I ask, 'When will I get up?' But the evening is long, and I'm exhausted from tossing about until dawn. Good News Translation When I lie down to sleep, the hours drag; I toss all night and long for dawn. International Standard Version "When I lie down I ask, 'When will I wake up?' But the night continues and I keep tossing and turning until dawn. NET Bible If I lie down, I say, 'When will I arise?', and the night stretches on and I toss and turn restlessly until the day dawns. New Heart English Bible When I lie down, I say, 'When shall I arise, and the night be gone?' I toss and turn until the dawning of the day. Webster's Bible Translation When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro to the dawning of the day. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. World English Bible When I lie down, I say, ‘When will I arise, and the night be gone?’ I toss and turn until the dawning of the day. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf I lay down, then I have said, When do I rise, "" And evening has been measured? And I have been full of tossings until dawn. Berean Literal Bible When I lie down, then I say, ‘When shall I arise?’ But the night is measured out, and I am full of tossings until dawn. Young's Literal Translation If I lay down then I said, 'When do I rise!' And evening hath been measured, And I have been full of tossings till dawn. Smith's Literal Translation If I lay down, and I said, When shall I arise, and the evening be measured? And I was filled with tossings even to the twilight. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf I lie down to sleep, I shall say: When shall arise? and again I shall look for the evening, and shall be filled with sorrows even till darkness. Catholic Public Domain Version If I lie down to sleep, I will say, “When will I rise?” And next I will hope for the evening and will be filled with sorrows even until darkness. New American Bible When I lie down I say, “When shall I arise?” then the night drags on; I am filled with restlessness until the dawn. New Revised Standard Version When I lie down I say, ‘When shall I rise?’ But the night is long, and I am full of tossing until dawn. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen I lie down, I say, When shall I arise? and the night seems long; when I go to rest, I toss about till the dawning of the day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If I lie down, also I say, ‘when shall I arise?’ And I stretch out the evening and lie down, and I tremble until dawn OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When I lie down, I say: 'When shall I arise?' But the night is long, and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day. Brenton Septuagint Translation Whenever I lie down, I say, When will it be day? and whenever I rise up, again I say when will it be evening? and I am full of pains from evening to morning. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Job Continues: Life Seems Futile…3So I am allotted months of futility, and nights of misery are appointed me. 4When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. 5My flesh is clothed with worms and encrusted with dirt; my skin is cracked and festering.… Cross References When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ Psalm 130:6 My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning. Deuteronomy 28:67 In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see. Isaiah 26:9 My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. But the night drags on, Job 17:12 They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness. Psalm 119:148 My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word. Psalm 63:6 When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. and I toss and turn until dawn. Psalm 77:4 You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. Psalm 102:7 I lie awake; I am like a lone bird on a housetop. Psalm 77:2 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. Psalm 6:6 I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. Ecclesiastes 2:23 Indeed, all his days are filled with grief, and his task is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile. Lamentations 3:49 My eyes overflow unceasingly, without relief, Isaiah 38:13 I composed myself until the morning. Like a lion He breaks all my bones; from day until night You make an end of me. Jeremiah 20:18 Why did I come out of the womb to see only trouble and sorrow, and to end my days in shame? Psalm 13:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? / How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me? Psalm 30:5 For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. Treasury of Scripture When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro to the dawning of the day. When. Job 7:13,14 When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint; … Job 17:12 They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness. Job 30:17 My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest. night, etc. Psalm 109:23 I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the locust. Isaiah 54:11 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires. Jump to Previous Arise Bed Continually Continues Dawn Dawning Drags Evening Fro Full Lay Lie Measured Morning Night Rise Side Think Time Toss Tossing Tossings Turn Turning WhenJump to Next Arise Bed Continually Continues Dawn Dawning Drags Evening Fro Full Lay Lie Measured Morning Night Rise Side Think Time Toss Tossing Tossings Turn Turning WhenJob 7 1. Job excuses his desire of death.12. He complains of his own restlessness, and reasons with God. When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ Job’s suffering has made even sleep a burden. His body is afflicted, and his mind finds no release from grief or pain. Night, which should restore the weary, becomes another arena of anguish. Psa 130:6 My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen… But the night drags on, The long hours intensify Job’s sense that relief is delayed. Darkness often pictures distress and vulnerability in Scripture, while the coming of light points to God’s saving help (Isaiah 9:2). Job 17:12 They have turned night into day, making light seem near… and I toss and turn until dawn. Job’s outward restlessness reveals the inward turmoil of a man enduring severe trial without understanding its cause. Dawn brings temporary relief from the night, anticipating the greater hope that God’s mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22–23) and that Christ gives rest to the weary (Matthew 11:28). Psa 77:4 You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled… 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, experiencing intense suffering and questioning 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 lament over his suffering, which includes physical pain, emotional distress, and spiritual questioning. Teaching Points The Reality of Human SufferingJob's experience reminds us that suffering is a part of the human condition. Even the righteous can face intense trials and tribulations. The Struggle with Restlessness Job's sleepless nights symbolize the inner turmoil and restlessness that often accompany suffering. This can lead to a deeper reliance on God for peace and comfort. The Importance of Honest Lament Job's candid expression of his feelings teaches us the value of being honest with God about our struggles. Lament is a biblical way to process pain and seek God's presence. The Hope of Divine Intervention While Job's nights are long and restless, the broader account of Job points to the hope of God's eventual intervention and restoration. Empathy and Support for the Suffering Understanding Job's plight encourages us to be empathetic and supportive to those around us who are experiencing similar struggles. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 7:4?2. How does Job 7:4 reflect human struggles with waiting and suffering? 3. What can we learn from Job's honesty in expressing his feelings to God? 4. How does Job 7:4 connect with Psalm 13:1-2 on waiting for relief? 5. How can Job's experience in Job 7:4 guide us in our trials? 6. How does Job 7:4 encourage us to seek God amid prolonged suffering? 7. How does Job 7:4 reflect human suffering and existential despair? 8. What does Job 7:4 reveal about God's role in human suffering? 9. How does Job 7:4 challenge the belief in a just and loving God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 7? What Does Job 7:4 Mean When I lie downJob hopes that simply lying down will bring relief, but the very act of going to bed becomes a reminder of his battered condition. • Psalm 4:8 says, “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety,” yet Job’s experience feels like the opposite, stressing how far his suffering has distanced him from normal rest. • Job 7:13-14 shows him even dreading the moments he tries to find comfort: “When I think my bed will comfort me… You frighten me with dreams.” Physical fatigue and spiritual anguish collide here, proving that suffering can invade what should be our safest spaces. I think: ‘When will I get up?’ Instead of drifting into sleep, Job’s mind races. • Psalm 13:1-2 voices a similar cry: “How long, O LORD? Will You hide Your face forever?… How long must I wrestle in my soul?” • The repetition of “When?” underscores real-time agony; he is measuring the minutes, not just days. For believers today, this line validates every moment we have stared at the ceiling, longing for dawn, and assures us Scripture honestly records such turmoil. But the night drags on Time itself seems to conspire against him. • Deuteronomy 28:65 describes covenant curses that remove rest: “You will find no repose… there the LORD will give you a trembling heart.” • Lamentations 3:49 captures the same sensation: “My eyes flow unceasingly, without respite.” Job’s complaint is not exaggeration; it is the literal perception of hours stretching endlessly when pain dominates. and I toss and turn until dawn The picture moves from internal questioning to bodily unrest. • Psalm 6:6 testifies, “I am weary from my groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping.” • Job 30:17 says, “Night pierces my bones, and my gnawing pains never rest.” Tossing and turning are not mere insomnia; they reveal a body and soul in open revolt. Even dawn, often a symbol of hope (Psalm 30:5), arrives only after agonizing wrestling, showing that deliverance sometimes follows—but does not erase—the dark hours preceding it. summary Job 7:4 paints a literal, hour-by-hour snapshot of a suffering believer who finds no relief in sleep: lying down offers no peace, thoughts are dominated by “How long?”, night feels endless, and physical restlessness mirrors inner torment. The verse assures us that Scripture accurately records the raw realities of pain while nudging us to look beyond the sleepless night to the God who ultimately answers Job and restores him (Job 42:10-17). (4) When I lie down, I say.—Or, When I lie down, then I say, When shall I arise? But the night is long, and I am filled with tossings to and fro till the morning twilight.Verse 4. - When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? So Gesenius, Rosenmuller, and Delitzsch. Others translate, "the night is long" (Dillmann, Renan), or "the night seems endless" (Merx); comp. Deuteronomy 28:67, "At evening thou shalt say, Would God it were morning!" And I am full of tossings to and fro. Professor Lee understands "tossings of the mind," or "distracting thoughts;" but it is more probable that tossings of the body are meant. These are familiar to every bad sleeper. Unto the dawning of the day. A little rest sometimes visits the tired eyelids after a long, sleepless night. Job may refer to this, or he may simply mean that he lay tossing on his bed all through the night, till morning came, when he arose.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I lie down שָׁכַ֗בְתִּי (šā·ḵaḇ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7901: To lie down I think: וְאָמַ֗רְתִּי (wə·’ā·mar·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘When מָתַ֣י (mā·ṯay) Interrogative Strong's 4970: Extent, when will I get up?’ אָ֭קוּם (’ā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand But the night עָ֑רֶב (‘ā·reḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening drags on, וּמִדַּד־ (ū·mid·daḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4059: Be gone and I toss and turn וְשָׂבַ֖עְתִּי (wə·śā·ḇa‘·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited until עֲדֵי־ (‘ă·ḏê-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while dawn. נָֽשֶׁף׃ (nā·šep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5399: A breeze, dusk Additonal Resources Job 7:4 Blue Letter BibleJob 7:4 Bible Gateway Job 7:4 Bible.com Job 7:4 NIV |
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