Job 9:26
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.In other versions
They are passed away as the swift ships; As the eagle that swoopeth on the prey.
ASV
They go rushing on like reed-boats, like an eagle dropping suddenly on its food.
BBE
They pass by like skiffs of reed; as an eagle that swoops upon the prey.
DBY
They have passed away as the swift ships, As the eagle that swoops on the prey.
WEB
They have passed on with ships of reed, As an eagle darteth on food.
YLT
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hastes to the prey.
ENG
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.
WBT
They sweep by like boats of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on its prey.
BSB
In context
24The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.
26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.
27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:
28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.