Job 7:2

As a seruant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his worke:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"As a slave who pants for the shade, And as a hired man who eagerly waits for his wages,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, And as a hireling that looketh for his wages:
- American Standard Version (1901)

As a servant desiring the shades of evening, and a workman looking for his payment:
- Basic English Bible

Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

As a bondman earnestly desireth the shadow, and a hireling expecteth his wages,
- Darby Bible

As a servant longeth for the shade, as the hireling looketh for the end of his work;
- Douay-Rheims Bible

As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling that looketh for his wages:
- English Revised Version

As a servant who earnestly desires the shadow, as a hireling who looks for his wages,
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 7:2

7:2 Shadow - That is, the sun - set, the time allotted for his rest.