Job 7:20

I have sinned. Probably not a confession, but intended in the sense of, “though I have sinned,” or “granted I have sinned.” Preserver. Or, “watcher.” Here not in a good sense but the thought seems to be, “What if I have sinned — what difference does it make to Thee, Thou watcher of men?” Mark. Heb. miphga‘, something to strike against. Some interpret the word as “target.” Others see the idea of “stumbling block” or “obstacle.” Against thee. Literally, “with respect to thee,” that is, Job considered himself an object for God to strike against. Burden to myself. The LXX reads “burden to thee.” Jewish tradition claims that this was the original meaning, but that it was corrected by the scribes because it seemed impious.