Job 14:15
What does Job 14:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 14:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou wouldest call, and I would answer thee: Thou wouldest have a desire to the work of thy hands.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou wouldest call, and I would answer thee: Thou wouldest have a desire to the work of thy hands.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949At the sound of your voice I would give an answer, and you would have a desire for the work of your hands.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thou dost call, and I--I answer Thee; To the work of Thy hands Thou hast desire.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Thou shalt call me, and I will answer thee: to the work of thy hands thou shalt reach out thy right hand.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thou wouldest call, and I would answer thee; thou wouldest have a desire after the work of thy hands.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:17
then we that are alive, that are left, shall together with them be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
- Job 7:21
And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? For now shall I lie down in the dust; And thou wilt seek me diligently, but I shall not be.
- Job 10:3
Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, That thou shouldest despise the work of thy hands, And shine upon the counsel of the wicked?
- 1 Peter 4:19
Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator.
- Psalms 138:8
Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands.
- Job 13:22
Then call thou, and I will answer; Or let me speak, and answer thou me.
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