Job 3:21

“Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Job 3:21

Which long for death, but it commeth not, and dig for it more then for hid treasures:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Who long for death, but there is none, And dig for it more than for hidden treasures,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Who long for death, but it cometh not, And dig for it more than for hid treasures;
- American Standard Version (1901)

To those whose desire is for death, but it comes not; who are searching for it more than for secret wealth;
- Basic English Bible

who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure,
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Who long for death, and it [cometh] not, and dig for it more than for hidden treasures;
- Darby Bible

That look for death, and it cometh not, as they that dig for a treasure:
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;
- English Revised Version

Who long for death, but it doesn't come; and dig for it more than for hidden treasures,
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Job 3:21

Wesley's Notes for Job 3:21


3:21 Dig - Desire with as much earnestness as men dig for treasure: but it is observable, Job durst not do anything to hasten or procure his death: notwithstanding all his miseries, he was contented to wait all the days of his appointed time, 'till his change came, chap.#14:14|.


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