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

Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

Why do I tear my flesh with my teeth, and carry my soul in my hands?
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?
- English Revised Version

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