Job 13:14

Wherefore doe I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand?
- American Standard Version (1901)

I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand.
- Basic English Bible

Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?
- Darby Bible

Why do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?
- Webster's Bible

Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?
- World English Bible

Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth? And my soul put in my hand?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wherefore? I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 13:14

13:14 Wherefore - And this may be a reason of his desire of liberty of speech, because he could hold his tongue no longer, but must needs tear himself to pieces, if he had not some vent for his grief. The phrase having his life in his hand, denotes a condition extremely dangerous.