Parallel Verses New International Version Will you never look away from me, or let me alone even for an instant? King James Bible How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle? Darby Bible Translation How long wilt thou not look away from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle? World English Bible How long will you not look away from me, nor leave me alone until I swallow down my spittle? Young's Literal Translation How long dost Thou not look from me? Thou dost not desist till I swallow my spittle. Job 7:19 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleTill I swallow down my spittle? - This is a proverbial expression, and exists among the Arabs to the present day; the very language being nearly the same. It signifies the same as, Let me draw my breath; give me a moment's space; let me have even the twinkling of an eye. I am urged by my sufferings to continue my complaint; but my strength is exhausted, my mouth dry with speaking. Suspend my sufferings even for so short a space as is necessary to swallow my spittle, that my parched tongue may be moistened, so that I may renew my complaint. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge How long. Job 9:18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but fills me with bitterness. Psalm 6:3 My soul is also sore vexed: but you, O LORD, how long? Psalm 94:3 LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph? Revelation 6:10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true... Library December 4 EveningI would not live alway.--JOB 7:16. And I said, O that I had wings like a dove, for then would I fly away, and be at rest. I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest. In this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven. For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.--Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better. … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path Of Resisting Temptation The Eternity and Unchangeableness of God. What Now Shall I Say Concerning the Very Carefulness and Watchfulness against Sin? "Who... Cross References Job 9:18 He would not let me catch my breath but would overwhelm me with misery. Job 10:20 Are not my few days almost over? Turn away from me so I can have a moment's joy Job 14:6 So look away from him and let him alone, till he has put in his time like a hired laborer. Psalm 39:13 Look away from me, that I may enjoy life again before I depart and am no more." Jump to Previous Alone Depart Desist Eyes Gaze Instant Leave Spittle Swallow Turn Turned WiltJump to Next Alone Depart Desist Eyes Gaze Instant Leave Spittle Swallow Turn Turned WiltLinks Job 7:19 NIVJob 7:19 NLT Job 7:19 ESV Job 7:19 NASB Job 7:19 KJV Job 7:19 Bible Apps Job 7:19 Biblia Paralela Job 7:19 Chinese Bible Job 7:19 French Bible Job 7:19 German Bible Job 7:19 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |