KJV ORIGINAL
With kings and counsellors of the earth, which built desolate places for themselves;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
With kings and advisors of the earth, who built monuments and palaces for themselves that are now empty ruins;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying he wishes he had died at birth and could rest peacefully in death alongside once-powerful rulers whose grand buildings are now forgotten ruins.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Job's first major speech after losing everything - his children, wealth, and health. In ancient times, kings and rulers were known for building elaborate tombs, palaces, and monuments to ensure their legacy, but these often became ruins over time. Job is reflecting on how even the most powerful people eventually find rest in death.
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