KJV ORIGINAL
Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look away from him, so he can have some peace, until he finishes his day like a hired worker.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking God to give him some relief from suffering, just like a hired worker deserves rest after completing their daily work.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's lament about the brevity and hardship of human life. Job is comparing human existence to that of a hired laborer who works hard all day and deserves rest when the work is done. In ancient times, day laborers worked from sunrise to sunset under difficult conditions and looked forward to the end of their daily toil.
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