KJV ORIGINAL
And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And why don't you forgive my sins and take away my wrongdoing? Soon I will sleep in the dust of death, and when you look for me in the morning, I will be gone.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is desperately asking God why He won't forgive his sins before it's too late and he dies.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking from the depths of his suffering, having lost his family, wealth, and health. In ancient times, people believed that suffering was directly connected to sin, so Job assumes he must have done something wrong. He's pleading with God to forgive whatever sins he may have committed before death takes him.
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