Job 9:25

25 "Now my days are swifter than a runner; They flee away, they see no 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 If the scourge slays suddenly, He laughs at the plight of the innocent.

24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If it is not He, who else could it be?

25 "Now my days are swifter than a runner; They flee away, they see no good.

26 They pass by like swift ships, Like an eagle swooping on its prey.

27 If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face and wear a smile,'