KJV ORIGINAL
That thou enquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Why do you search for my wrongdoing and look for my sin?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking God why He seems to be actively looking for reasons to find fault with him.
📚 Historical Context
Job is in the middle of his great suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. He's questioning God directly about his circumstances, wondering why God appears to be scrutinizing his life for sins when Job believes he has lived righteously. This verse is part of Job's honest wrestling with God about divine justice and human suffering.
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