Holy Scripture
Job 7:13
A church father on this verse
“When I say my bed shall comfort me, I shall be eased in speaking with myself on my couch, then Thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions. For in Holy Writ a 'bed,' a 'couch,' or 'litter,' is usually taken for the secret depth of the heart. For it is hence that under the likeness of each separate s…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
13I said that my bed should comfort me, And I would privately counsel with myself on my couch.
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11Then neither will I refrain my mouth: I will speak being in distress; Being in anguish I will disclose the bitterness of my soul.
12Am I a sea, or a serpent, That thou hast set a watch over me?
— Job 7:13 —
14Thou scarest me with dreams, and dost terrify me with visions.
15Thou wilt separate life from my spirit; And yet keep my bones from death.