KJV ORIGINAL
And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction have taken hold upon me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And now my soul is being poured out of me; days of suffering have grabbed hold of me and won't let go.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing how deeply his suffering has affected him - he feels like his very life and spirit are being drained away by ongoing pain.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the midst of losing everything - his wealth, his children, and his health. This verse comes from a section where Job is describing his current miserable state compared to his former honor and prosperity. He's pouring out his heart about how completely his circumstances have changed.
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