Job 7:2
As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:In other versions
As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, And as a hireling that looketh for his wages:
ASV
As a servant desiring the shades of evening, and a workman looking for his payment:
BBE
As a bondman earnestly desireth the shadow, and a hireling expecteth his wages,
DBY
As a servant who earnestly desires the shadow, As a hireling who looks for his wages,
WEB
As a servant desireth the shadow, And as a hireling expecteth his wage,
YLT
As a servant earnestly desires the shadow, and as a worker looks for the reward of his work:
ENG
As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as a hireling looketh for the reward of his work;
WBT
Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages.
BSB
In context
1Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling?
2As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:
3So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.
4When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.