KJV ORIGINAL
Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Oh, I wish my words could be written down! I wish they could be recorded in a book!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job desperately wants his story and his pain to be permanently recorded so others will know what he went through.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking during his intense suffering, having lost his wealth, children, and health. In ancient times, writing was precious and expensive, reserved for the most important matters. Job's desire to have his words 'printed in a book' shows how deeply he wanted his experience documented for posterity.
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