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Job 14:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Right now you count every step I take. Don't you also watch over my sin?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Job is telling God that He carefully tracks every move Job makes and keeps close watch over his wrongdoing.

📚 Historical Context

Job is speaking during his intense suffering, having lost his family, wealth, and health. In this chapter, Job reflects on human mortality and God's relationship with mankind. Ancient people believed God was intimately involved in human affairs, counting and recording people's actions.

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