KJV ORIGINAL
Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even when I think about it, I become afraid, and my whole body starts trembling.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying that just remembering his terrible suffering fills him with fear and makes his body shake uncontrollably.
📚 Historical Context
Job is responding to his friends who have been arguing that the wicked always suffer while the righteous prosper. He's about to point out examples of wicked people who seem to live comfortable, successful lives. This verse captures Job's emotional state as he contemplates the apparent injustice he sees in the world around him.
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