KJV ORIGINAL
As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
As surely as God lives, who has taken away my rights and fair treatment; and the Almighty, who has brought deep trouble and distress to my soul;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is making a solemn oath by God's life, declaring that God himself has denied him justice and caused his soul great anguish.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the midst of his tremendous suffering, having lost his wealth, children, and health. His three friends have been accusing him of hidden sin, but Job maintains his innocence and feels that God has treated him unfairly. This verse begins Job's final major speech defending his righteousness.
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