Verse 47

See how short my time is; why have you made all men for no purpose?

Referenced Verses

  • Job 7:7 : 7 O, keep in mind that my life is wind: my eye will never again see good.
  • Job 10:9 : 9 O keep in mind that you made me out of earth; and will you send me back again to dust?
  • Job 14:1 : 1 As for man, the son of woman, his days are short and full of trouble.
  • Ps 39:5-6 : 5 You have made my days no longer than a hand's measure; and my years are nothing in your eyes; truly, every man is but a breath. (Selah.) 6 Truly, every man goes on his way like an image; he is troubled for no purpose: he makes a great store of wealth, and has no knowledge of who will get it.
  • Ps 119:84 : 84 How short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?
  • Ps 144:4 : 4 Man is like a breath: his life is like a shade which is quickly gone.
  • Jas 4:14 : 14 When you are not certain what will take place tomorrow. What is your life? It is a mist, which is seen for a little time and then is gone.
  • Job 9:25-26 : 25 My days go quicker than a post-runner: they go in flight, they see no good. 26 They go rushing on like reed-boats, like an eagle dropping suddenly on its food.