Job 7:11
Job 7:11 in Multiple Translations
Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
So I will not keep my mouth shut; I will let the words come from it in the pain of my spirit, my soul will make a bitter outcry.
So, no, I won't hold my tongue—I will speak in the agony of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Therefore I will not spare my mouth, but will speake in the trouble of my spirite, and muse in the bitternesse of my minde.
Also I — I withhold not my mouth — I speak in the distress of my spirit, I talk in the bitterness of my soul.
“Therefore I will not keep silent. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit. I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Wherefore I will not spare my month, I will speak in the affliction of my spirit: I will talk with the bitterness of my soul.
So, I will not be silent; while I am suffering I will speak; I will complain to God about what has happened to me because I [SYN] am very angry.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 7:11
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Job 7:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גַּם
אֲנִי֮
לֹ֤א
אֶחֱשָׂ֫ךְ
פִּ֥/י
אֲֽ֭דַבְּרָה
בְּ/צַ֣ר
רוּחִ֑/י
אָ֝שִׂ֗יחָה
בְּ/מַ֣ר
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
אֲנִי֮
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֶחֱשָׂ֫ךְ
châsak
H2820
to withhold
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
פִּ֥/י
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
אֲֽ֭דַבְּרָה
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
בְּ/צַ֣ר
tsar
H6862
narrow
Prep | Adj
רוּחִ֑/י
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs | Suff
אָ֝שִׂ֗יחָה
sîyach
H7878
to muse
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
בְּ/מַ֣ר
mar
H4751
bitter
Prep | Adj
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 7:11
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
אֲנִי֮
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶחֱשָׂ֫ךְ
châsak
H2820
"to withhold"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This verb means to withhold or restrain something. It can also mean to spare, preserve, or observe. In the Bible, it is used to describe holding back or keeping something for oneself.
Definition: 1) to withhold, restrain, hold back, keep in check, refrain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to withhold, keep back, keep for oneself, keep from, hold in check, refrain, spare, reserve 1a2) to restrain, check 1b) (Niphal) to assuage, be spared
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: assuage, [idiom] darken, forbear, hinder, hold back, keep (back), punish, refrain, reserve, spare, withhold. See also: Genesis 20:6; Job 33:18; Psalms 19:14.
פִּ֥/י
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
אֲֽ֭דַבְּרָה
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
בְּ/צַ֣ר
tsar
H6862
"narrow"
Prep | Adj
This word means hard or narrow, often referring to trouble or a tight spot, like an adversary or affliction. It can also mean a small stone or pebble, such as flint, and is used in various biblical contexts to describe challenges.
Definition: narrow, tight
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 14:20; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 3:2.
רוּחִ֑/י
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
אָ֝שִׂ֗יחָה
sîyach
H7878
"to muse"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to think deeply about something, like a problem or an idea, and to talk to oneself or others about it, as seen in the book of Psalms where David ponders God's creation.
Definition: 1) to put forth, mediate, muse, commune, speak, complain, ponder, sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to complain 1a2) to muse, meditate upon, study, ponder 1a3) to talk, sing, speak 1b) (Polel) to meditate, consider, put forth thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). See also: Judges 5:10; Psalms 119:15; Psalms 55:18.
בְּ/מַ֣ר
mar
H4751
"bitter"
Prep | Adj
Mar means bitter, describing something that tastes bad or is unpleasant. It can also describe emotional pain or discontent, like being angry or chafed.
Definition: adj 1) bitter, bitterness 1a) of water or food 1b) of harlot's end, end of wickedness, cry (fig.) 1c) of pain (subst) adv 2) bitterly
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] angry, bitter(-ly, -ness), chafed, discontented, [idiom] great, heavy. See also: Genesis 27:34; Psalms 64:4; Proverbs 5:4.
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Job 7:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 7:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 7:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 7:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 7:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 7:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 7:11
- Cambridge Bible on Job 7:11
- Barnes' Notes on Job 7:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 7:11
- Sermons on Job 7:11
Context — Job Continues: Life Seems Futile
9As a cloud vanishes and is gone, so he who goes down to Sheol does not come back up.
10He never returns to his house; his place remembers him no more.
11Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
12Am I the sea, or the monster of the deep, that You must keep me under guard? 13When I think my bed will comfort me and my couch will ease my complaint,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 40:9 | I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 1:10 | In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. |
| 3 | Job 10:1 | “I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. |
| 4 | Job 6:26 | Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair? |
| 5 | Job 21:25 | Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity. |
| 6 | Isaiah 38:17 | Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back. |
| 7 | Isaiah 38:15 | What can I say? He has spoken to me, and He Himself has done this. I will walk slowly all my years because of the anguish of my soul. |
| 8 | Job 16:6 | Even if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I hold back, how will it go away? |
| 9 | 2 Kings 4:27–28 | When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me?’” |
| 10 | Matthew 26:37–38 | He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” |
Job 7:11 Summary
[Job 7:11 means that Job has reached a point where he can no longer keep his feelings inside and needs to express the deep pain and frustration he is feeling, which is a natural human response to suffering, as seen in Psalm 55:22. This verse shows that it is okay to be honest with God about our emotions, even if they are painful or difficult, because He cares about our hearts and wants us to bring our true feelings before Him, as seen in 1 Peter 5:7. Job's decision to speak out in his anguish is a reminder that we do not have to put on a mask or pretend that everything is fine when it is not, but instead, we can come to God just as we are, with all our emotions and struggles, and trust that He will hear and respond to us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Job's statement in Job 7:11?
Job is expressing his deep emotional pain and frustration with his situation, feeling that he has been treated unfairly by God, as seen in the preceding verses, Job 7:9-10, where he laments the finality of death and the lack of return from Sheol.
Is it okay to express our emotions and complaints to God like Job does in this verse?
Yes, the Bible encourages honesty and openness with God, as seen in Psalms 42:4 and Lamentations 3:40, where the authors express their emotions and struggles, showing that it is acceptable to bring our true feelings before God.
How does Job's statement in Job 7:11 relate to his overall trust in God?
Despite his emotional turmoil, Job's statement shows that he is still choosing to engage with God, even in his pain, which demonstrates a level of trust, as seen in Job 13:15, where he affirms his desire to speak with God and maintain his integrity.
What can we learn from Job's decision not to restrain his mouth in this verse?
We can learn the importance of authenticity and honesty in our relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 51:17, where David writes about the importance of a broken and contrite heart, showing that God values our sincerity and openness with Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am struggling to express my true emotions to God, and how can I bring those feelings before Him in a honest and open way?
- How can I, like Job, balance my emotional pain with trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I do not understand my circumstances?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of authenticity and honesty in my prayer life, as seen in Job's statement, to deepen my relationship with God?
- What are some Bible verses or stories that encourage me to be open and honest with God, even in the midst of pain and struggle, and how can I apply those truths to my life?
Gill's Exposition on Job 7:11
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth,.... From speaking and complaining; seeing, besides the common lot of mankind, which is a state of warfare, sorrow, and trouble, and is as much as a man can well
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 7:11
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 7:11
Since my life is by the common condition of mankind so vain and short, and, when once lost, without all hopes of recovery, and withal extremely miserable, I will plead with God for pity and relief before I die; knowing that I must now speak, or else for ever after hold my peace, as to requests of this nature. I will not smother my bitter anguish within my own breast, which will make it intolerable, but I will give it vent, and ease myself by pouring forth complaints, and expostulating with my God, who, as I hope, will hear and help me one way or other.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 7:11
Job 7:11 Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.Ver. 11. Therefore I will not refrain my mouth] Heb. I will not prohibit my mouth, sc. from speaking, I will bite in my grief no longer; but since death, the certain end of all outward troubles, is not far from me; I will, by my further complaints, press the Lord to hasten it, and not suppress my sorrows, but give them a vent. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit] Heb. In the straitness or distress of my spirit, which is almost suffocated with grief. I will complain in the bitterness of my soul] His greatest troubles were inward; and if by godly sorrow for his sins he had poured forth his soul in a humble confession (as some understand him here), he had taken a right course; but thus boisterously to break out into complaints savoureth of human infirmity, and showeth quantae sint hominis vires sibi a Deo derelicti, what a poor creature man becomes when God leaves him to himself, and subjects him to his judgments (Mercer).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 7:11
Verse 11. Therefore I will not refrain] All is hopeless; I will therefore indulge myself in complaining.
Cambridge Bible on Job 7:11
11. Job heaps image upon image to set before himself and the eye of God the brevity of life, the weaver’s shuttle (Job 7:6), the wind (Job 7:7), the morning cloud (Job 7:9, Hosea 6:4), ending with a pathetic reference to his home which shall see him no more (Job 7:10). These regrets altogether overmaster him and, combining with his sense of the wrong which he suffers and his impatience of the iron restraints of human existence, hurry him forward, and he resolves to open the floodgates to the full stream of his complaint (Job 7:11): Therefore I will not refrain my mouth, i. e. therefore I also, I on my side, will not refrain.
Barnes' Notes on Job 7:11
Therefore I will not refrain my mouth - The idea in this verse is, “such is my distress at the prospect of dying, that I cannot but express it.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 7:11
11. Therefore I — âí àðé: also I. Compare Psalms 52:5, “also God.” I will have my turn now. The abrupt expression quivers with a sense of wrong — a feeling that God’s treatment of the speaker is founded in unreason.
Sermons on Job 7:11
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From Problem to Praise by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of waiting patiently for the Lord and how God answered his cry for help. God lifted him out of a difficult situation and |
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How to Recieve God's Deep Burden for Souls by Gerhard Du Toit | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a burden for souls and the power of prayer. He references a story of two girls who conducted special meetings and sa |
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Ichabod: The Glory Departed by Bakht Singh | In this sermon transcript, the preacher emphasizes that many preachers today are not delivering God's message but their own opinions and worldly philosophies to entertain people. T |
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An Hour of Holy Desperation by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of holy desperation in seeking God's intervention in desperate times. Drawing from the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1, the speaker highlights t |
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Background on First Samuel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith begins his study of the book of 1 Samuel. He provides valuable background information on the book, highlighting the moral degeneracy of the times |
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1 Samuel 1:2-16 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound nature of intercessory prayer through the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:2-16. He highlights the essential elements of prayer, such as desp |
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The Travail of Hannah by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. explores the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel, emphasizing her deep travail and desperation for a child as a response to the spiritual lawlessness in Israel. He highlight |