I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest; only trouble comes.”
Parallel translations
- WEB I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes.”
- KJV I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
- BSB I am not at ease or quiet; I have no rest, for trouble has come.”
- NKJV I am not at ease, nor am I quiet; I have no rest, for trouble comes.”
- NASB “I am not at ease, nor am I quiet, And I am not at rest, but turmoil comes.”
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Quick answer
Job finds no ease, quiet, or rest, only continual trouble. His lament closes on a note of unrelieved turmoil.
Overview
Job sums up his condition as utterly without peace, beset by ongoing trouble. The verse ends his opening lament in restlessness, setting the stage for the friends' responses. His unresolved anguish reminds readers that faith may dwell long in darkness before God answers, as He ultimately does.
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