KJV ORIGINAL
Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Does a wild donkey cry out when it has plenty of grass to eat? Does an ox moo in distress when it has food in front of it?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying that just like animals only cry out when they're hungry or in need, he wouldn't be complaining if everything was fine in his life.
📚 Historical Context
Job is responding to his friend Eliphaz, who had criticized him for complaining about his suffering. In ancient times, people were very familiar with animal behavior and used these observations to make points about human nature. Job is using this common knowledge to defend his right to express his pain.
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