Holy Scripture
Job 7:2
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“Not only is this life painful, but it is also frightful, because, after being wounded, I am now in the condition to fear the blows of the Lord. This is why I jump from one place to another in fright, like those slaves who are threatened by their master. In addition, every day, like laborers who wait for their wages—an…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
2Or as a servant that fears his master, and one who has grasped a shadow? Or as a hireling waiting for his pay?
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1Is not the life of man upon earth a state of trial? And his existence as that of a hireling by the day?
— Job 7:2 —
3So have I also endured months of vanity, And nights of pain have been appointed me.
4Whenever I lie down, I say, When will it be day? And whenever I rise up, again I say when will it be evening? And I am full of pains from evening to morning.