Job 9:25

25 My days fly by faster than a runner;^[a] they flee without seeing any good.

Job 9:25 Meaning and Commentary

Job 9:25

Now my days are swifter than a post
Or "than a runner"

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FOOTNOTES:

F1 in a race, in order to obtain the prize; or than one that rides post, or runs on foot to carry a message, such as were Cushi and Ahimaaz; and such are generally swift of foot, or ride on swift horses, who are so employed; and yet Job says his days are swifter, or passed away more swiftly thorn such; meaning either his days in general; or rather particularly his prosperous days, as Mr. Broughton interprets it; these no sooner came but they were gone:

they flee away;
like a shadow, or a dream, or a tale that is told:

they see no good;
or he saw, perceived, or enjoyed no good in them; not but that he did see and enjoy much good, even much temporal good, which is what is intended; but this was no sooner had than it was taken away, that it was as if it had never been; the evil days of trouble and sorrow, in which he had no pleasure, came so quick upon him.

F1 (Ur-ynm) "cursore", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator

Job 9:25 In-Context

23 When disaster brings sudden death, He mocks the despair of the innocent.

24 The earth is handed over to the wicked; He blindfolds its judges. If it isn't He, then who is it?

25 My days fly by faster than a runner; they flee without seeing any good.

26 They sweep by like boats made of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on [its] prey.

27 If I said, "I will forget my complaint, change my expression, and smile,"

Footnotes

• [a]. a royal messenger; 2 Sm 18:19-33; 1 Kg 1:5; Est 3:13,15