KJV ORIGINAL
My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My soul is exhausted with my life; I will pour out my complaints freely; I will speak from the deep bitterness in my heart.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is expressing how emotionally drained and bitter he feels about his suffering, and he's going to speak honestly about his pain.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the midst of losing everything - his children, wealth, health, and social standing. In ancient times, such catastrophic losses were often seen as divine punishment, adding shame to his physical and emotional agony. Job is preparing to address God directly about his suffering, which was considered bold and potentially dangerous in his culture.
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