KJV ORIGINAL
My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
My life is failing, my days are coming to an end, and the grave is waiting for me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing that he feels his life is nearly over and death is approaching.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Job's response during his intense suffering, when he had lost his children, wealth, and health. Job is speaking to his friends who have been trying to explain his suffering, and he feels abandoned by both God and man. At this point in the story, Job believes he is dying and sees no hope for recovery.
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