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My days are swifter than a running messenger
Job compares how quickly his days are passing by to a fast runner. AT: "My days pass swiftly" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
running messenger
"runner" or "running man"
my days flee away
This pictures the days of Job's life as being able to run away like a person. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
they see no good anywhere
This pictures the days of Job's life as being able to see like a person. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
no good
"no good thing"
They are as fast as papyrus reed boats
Job compares how quickly his days are passing by to the speed of fast boats. AT: "They pass quickly by like papyrus reed boats" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
papyrus reed boats
"boats made out of reeds." Papyrus reed is a hollow grass that grows along the banks of rivers.
as fast as the eagle that swoops down on its victim
Job compares how quickly his days are passing by to a large bird diving toward its prey. AT: "as fast as the eagle that flies down quickly to catch its food" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
swoops down
"rushes down"