Job 17:1 | MHM | STEP | Deplorable Condition of Job; The Improvement of Job's Troubles This section shows how Job’s words are full of pain and confusion. He moves quickly from one thought to another because of his suffering. Job talks about his terrible situation, the hurtful actions of his friends, and what good people can learn from his problems. v. 1 : Job feels close to death. My spirit is broken, my days are extinct, the grave is ready for me . He thinks he is dying, his strength is gone, and he is prepared for the grave. Life is fading away, and he feels as if he has nothing to look forward to but death (Genesis 2:7 ).

‏ Job 17:1

Deplorable Condition of Job; The Improvement of Job's Troubles

This section shows how Job’s words are full of pain and confusion. He moves quickly from one thought to another because of his suffering. Job talks about his terrible situation, the hurtful actions of his friends, and what good people can learn from his problems.

v. 1: Job feels close to death. My spirit is broken, my days are extinct, the grave is ready for me. He thinks he is dying, his strength is gone, and he is prepared for the grave. Life is fading away, and he feels as if he has nothing to look forward to but death (Genesis 2:7 ^a).