13 O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!

Other Translations of Job 14:13

New International Version

13 "If only you would hide me in the grave and conceal me till your anger has passed! If only you would set me a time and then remember me!

English Standard Version

13 Oh that you would hide me in Sheol, that you would conceal me until your wrath be past, that you would appoint me a set time, and remember me!

The Message

13 Why don't you just bury me alive, get me out of the way until your anger cools? But don't leave me there! Set a date when you'll see me again.

New King James Version

13 "Oh, that You would hide me in the grave, That You would conceal me until Your wrath is past, That You would appoint me a set time, and remember me!

New Living Translation

13 "I wish you would hide me in the grave and forget me there until your anger has passed. But mark your calendar to think of me again!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 14:13

Commentary on Job 14:7-15

(Read Job 14:7-15)

Though a tree is cut down, yet, in a moist situation, shoots come forth, and grow up as a newly planted tree. But when man is cut off by death, he is for ever removed from his place in this world. The life of man may fitly be compared to the waters of a land flood, which spread far, but soon dry up. All Job's expressions here show his belief in the great doctrine of the resurrection. Job's friends proving miserable comforters, he pleases himself with the expectation of a change. If our sins are forgiven, and our hearts renewed to holiness, heaven will be the rest of our souls, while our bodies are hidden in the grave from the malice of our enemies, feeling no more pain from our corruptions, or our corrections.

13 If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.

Other Translations of Job 17:13

New International Version

13 If the only home I hope for is the grave, if I spread out my bed in the realm of darkness,

English Standard Version

13 If I hope for Sheol as my house, if I make my bed in darkness,

The Message

13 If all I have to look forward to is a home in the graveyard, if my only hope for comfort is a well-built coffin,

New King James Version

13 If I wait for the grave as my house, If I make my bed in the darkness,

New Living Translation

13 What if I go to the grave and make my bed in darkness?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 17:13

Commentary on Job 17:10-16

(Read Job 17:10-16)

Job's friends had pretended to comfort him with the hope of his return to a prosperous estate; he here shows that those do not go wisely about the work of comforting the afflicted, who fetch their comforts from the possibility of recovery in this world. It is our wisdom to comfort ourselves, and others, in distress, with that which will not fail; the promise of God, his love and grace, and a well-grounded hope of eternal life. See how Job reconciles himself to the grave. Let this make believers willing to die; it is but going to bed; they are weary, and it is time that they were in their beds. Why should not they go willingly when their Father calls them? Let us remember our bodies are allied to corruption, the worm and the dust; and let us seek for that lively hope which shall be fulfilled, when the hope of the wicked shall be put out in darkness; that when our bodies are in the grave, our souls may enjoy the rest reserved for the people of God.

10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 9:10

New International Version

10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.

English Standard Version

10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might,Or finds to do with your might, do it for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

The Message

10 Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! This is your last and only chance at it, For there's neither work to do nor thoughts to think In the company of the dead, where you're most certainly headed.

New King James Version

10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.

New Living Translation

10 Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 9:10

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 9:4-10

(Read Ecclesiastes 9:4-10)

The most despicable living man's state, is preferable to that of the most noble who have died impenitent. Solomon exhorts the wise and pious to cheerful confidence in God, whatever their condition in life. The meanest morsel, coming from their Father's love, in answer to prayer, will have a peculiar relish. Not that we may set our hearts upon the delights of sense, but what God has given us we may use with wisdom. The joy here described, is the gladness of heart that springs from a sense of the Divine favour. This is the world of service, that to come is the world of recompence. All in their stations, may find some work to do. And above all, sinners have the salvation of their souls to seek after, believers have to prove their faith, adorn the gospel, glorify God, and serve their generation.