Job 12:5
What does Job 12:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 12:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949In the thought of him who is in comfort there is no respect for one who is in trouble; such is the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A torch--despised in the thoughts of the secure Is prepared for those sliding with the feet.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The lamp despised in the thoughts of the rich, is ready for the time appointed.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that is ready to stumble with the foot is a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 94:18
When I said, My foot slippeth; Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, held me up.
- Job 6:5
Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? Or loweth the ox over his fodder?
- Luke 12:19
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.
- Luke 16:19
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:
- Psalms 123:3
Have mercy upon us, O Jehovah, have mercy upon us; For we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
- Matthew 25:8
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out.
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