Since man’s days are determined
and the number of his months depends on You,
and since You have set[a] limits he cannot pass,(A)
look away from him and let him rest
so that he can enjoy his day like a hired hand.(B)

There is hope for a tree:
If it is cut down, it will sprout again,
and its shoots will not die.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 14:5 Lit set his

A person’s days are determined;(A)
    you have decreed the number of his months(B)
    and have set limits he cannot exceed.(C)
So look away from him and let him alone,(D)
    till he has put in his time like a hired laborer.(E)

“At least there is hope for a tree:(F)
    If it is cut down, it will sprout again,
    and its new shoots(G) will not fail.(H)

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