1 Man, that is born of a woman, Is of few days, and full of trouble.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- of a woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- of few H7116 (קָצֵר) — short (whether in size, number, life, strength or temper)
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and full H7649 (שָׂבֵעַ) — satiated (in a pleasant or disagreeable sense)
- of trouble H7267 (רֹגֶז) — commotion, restlessness (of a horse), crash (of thunder), disquiet, anger
2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He cometh forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- like a flower H6731 (צִיץ) — properly, glistening, i.e. a burnished plate; also a flower (as bright colored); a wing (as gleaming in the air)
- and is cut down H5243 (נָמַל) — to become clipped or (specifically) circumcised
- he fleeth H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- also as a shadow H6738 (צֵל) — shade, whether literal or figurative
- and continueth H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
3 And dost thou open thine eyes upon such a one, And bringest me into judgment with thee?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And dost thou open H6491 (פָּקַח) — to open (the senses, especially the eyes); figuratively, to be observant
- thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- upon such an one H2088 (זֶה) — the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
- and bringest H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- me into judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
4 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who can bring H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- a clean H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
- out of an unclean H2931 (טָמֵא) — foul in a religious sense
- not one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
5 Seeing his days are determined, The number of his months is with thee, And thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seeing H518 (אִם) — used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
- his days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- determined H2782 (חָרַץ) — properly, to point sharply, i.e. (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide
- the number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of his months H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- with thee, thou hast appointed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- his bounds H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- that he cannot pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
6 Look away from him, that he may rest, Till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Turn H8159 (שָׁעָה) — to gaze at or about (properly, for help); by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed (as looking around in amazement) or bewildered
- from him, that he may rest H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
- till he shall accomplish H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
- as an hireling H7916 (שָׂכִיר) — a man at wages by the day or year
- his day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
7 For there is hope of a tree, If it be cut down, that it will sprout again, And that the tender branch thereof will not cease.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For there is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- hope H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- of a tree H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- if it be cut down H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- that it will sprout again H2498 (חָלַף) — properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
- and that the tender branch H3127 (יוֹנֶקֶת) — a sprout
- thereof will not cease H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
8 Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, And the stock thereof die in the ground;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Though the root H8328 (שֶׁרֶשׁ) — a root (literally or figuratively)
- thereof wax old H2204 (זָקֵן) — to be old
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and the stock H1503 (גֶּזַע) — the trunk or stump of a tree (as felled or as planted)
- thereof die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- in the ground H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
9 Yet through the scent of water it will bud, And put forth boughs like a plant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- through the scent H7381 (רֵיחַ) — odor (as if blown)
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- it will bud H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
- and bring forth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- boughs H7105 (קָצִיר) — severed, i.e. harvest (as reaped), the crop, the time, the reaper, or figuratively; also a limb (of a tree, or simply foliage)
- like a plant H5194 (נֶטַע) — a plant; collectively, a plantation; abstractly, a planting
10 But man dieth, and is laid low: Yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- dieth H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and wasteth away H2522 (חָלַשׁ) — to prostrate; by implication, to overthrow, decay
- yea, man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- giveth up the ghost H1478 (גָּוַע) — to breathe out, i.e. (by implication) expire
11 As the waters fail from the sea, And the river wasteth and drieth up;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- fail H235 (אָזַל) — to go away, hence, to disappear
- from the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- and the flood H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- decayeth H2717 (חָרַב) — to parch (through drought) i.e. (by analogy,) to desolate, destroy, kill
- and drieth up H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
12 So man lieth down and riseth not: Till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, Nor be roused out of their sleep.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- lieth down H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- and riseth H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- not: till the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- no more H1115 (בִּלְתִּי) — properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until,…
- they shall not awake H6974 (קוּץ) — to awake (literally or figuratively)
- nor be raised out H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- of their sleep H8142 (שֵׁנָה) — sleep
13 Oh that thou wouldest hide me in Sheol, That thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, That thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O that H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thou wouldest hide H6845 (צָפַן) — to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
- me in the grave H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- that thou wouldest keep me secret H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- until thy wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- be past H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- that thou wouldest appoint H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- me a set time H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- and remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
14 If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my warfare would I wait, Till my release should come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If a man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- shall he live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- all the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of my appointed time H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- will I wait H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- till my change H2487 (חֲלִיפָה) — alternation
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
15 Thou wouldest call, and I would answer thee: Thou wouldest have a desire to the work of thy hands.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- and I will answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- thee: thou wilt have a desire H3700 (כָּסַף) — properly, to become pale, i.e. (by implication) to pine after; also to fear
- to the work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of thine hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
16 But now thou numberest my steps: Dost thou not watch over my sin?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For now thou numberest H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- my steps H6806 (צַעַד) — a pace or regular step
- dost thou not watch H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- over my sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
17 My transgression is sealed up in a bag, And thou fastenest up mine iniquity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- sealed up H2856 (חָתַם) — to close up; especially to seal
- in a bag H6872 (צְרוֹר) — a parcel (as packed up); also a kernel or particle (as if a package)
- and thou sewest up H2950 (טָפַל) — properly, to stick on as a patch; figuratively, to impute falsely
- mine iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
18 But the mountain falling cometh to nought; And the rock is removed out of its place;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And surely H199 (אוּלָם) — however or on the contrary
- the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- falling H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- cometh to nought H5034 (נָבֵל) — to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace
- and the rock H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- is removed H6275 (עָתַק) — to remove (intransitive or transitive) figuratively, to grow old; specifically, to transcribe
- out of his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
19 The waters wear the stones; The overflowings thereof wash away the dust of the earth: So thou destroyest the hope of man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- wear H7833 (שָׁחַק) — to comminate (by trituration or attrition)
- the stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- thou washest away H7857 (שָׁטַף) — to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer
- the things which grow H5599 (סָפִיחַ) — something (spontaneously) falling off, i.e. a self-sown crop; figuratively, a freshet
- of the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and thou destroyest H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- the hope H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- of man H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth; Thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou prevailest H8630 (תָּקַף) — to overpower
- for ever H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- against him, and he passeth H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- thou changest H8138 (שָׁנָה) — to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
- his countenance H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and sendest him away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
21 His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; And they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- His sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- come to honour H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- and he knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not; and they are brought low H6819 (צָעַר) — to be small, i.e. (figuratively) ignoble
- but he perceiveth H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
22 But his flesh upon him hath pain, And his soul within him mourneth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But his flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- upon him shall have pain H3510 (כָּאַב) — properly, to feel pain; by implication, to grieve; figuratively, to spoil
- and his soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- within him shall mourn H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail