My days are past, my purposes are broken off, Even the thoughts of my heart.
My days have passed; my plans are broken off— even the desires of my heart.
My days have passed by, My devices have been broken off, The possessions of my heart!
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, the cherished thoughts of my heart.
Job — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
J O B CHAP. XVII. In this chapter, I. Job reflects upon the harsh censures which his friends had passed upon him, and looking upon himself as a dying man ( ver. 1 ), he appeals to God, and begs of him speedily to appear for him, and right him,…