约伯记 7:2
As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:
Context
This verse from 约伯记 Chapter 7 connects to 7 cross-references. 波斯王亚哈随鲁在书珊大设宴席，命令王后瓦实提当众展示美貌，她拒绝；大臣们以此为由废黜了她，并在全国颁布王令，宣示丈夫在家中的权威。
其他译本
As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, And as a hireling that looketh for his wages:
As a servant desireth the shadow, And as a hireling expecteth his wage,
As a servant desiring the shades of evening, and a workman looking for his payment:
交叉参考
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