KJV ORIGINAL
How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How long will you torment my heart and crush me with your harsh words?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is crying out in anguish, asking his friends how much longer they will continue to hurt him deeply with their cruel accusations and words.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking to his three friends who came to comfort him after he lost everything - his children, wealth, and health. Instead of offering comfort, they have been accusing him of sinning and suggesting his suffering is punishment from God. This verse comes after multiple rounds of painful conversations where his friends have been relentlessly condemning him.
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