When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaints;
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 7 of Job. Job now directs his words directly to God. He asks why God watches over human beings and why he does not grant relief. He even asks for forgiveness for an unspecified fault, wondering what he could have done to become the target of such attention. The prayer reveals a relationship with God that is still active: Job protests precisely because he continues addressing him.
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Compare Job 7:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Wenn ich gedachte: Mein Bett soll mich trösten, mein Lager soll mir meinen Jammer erleichtern,
Cuando digo: Mi cama me consolará, Mi cama atenuará mis quejas;
Cuando digo: “Mi lecho me consolará, mi cama aliviará mi queja”,
Quand je dis: Mon lit me soulagera, Ma couche calmera mes douleurs,
Quando io dico: La mia lettiera mi darà alleggiamento, Il mio letto solleverà parte del mio lamento;
Dizendo eu: Consolar-me-á a minha cama; meu leito aliviará a minha ânsia;
我若說:『我的床必安慰我, 我的榻必分擔我的苦情』,
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