Job 15:21
What does Job 15:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 15:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A sound of terrors is in his ears; In prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A sound of terrors is in his ears; In prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A sound of fear is in his ears; in time of peace destruction will come on him:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A fearful voice <FI>is<Fi> in his ears, In peace doth a destroyer come to him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The sound of dread is always in his ears: and when there is peace, he always suspecteth treason.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The sound of terrors is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer cometh upon him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3
When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.
- 1 Samuel 25:36
And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal’s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.
- Job 18:11
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, And shall chase him at his heels.
- 2 Kings 7:6
For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.
- Job 20:22
In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: The hand of every one that is in misery shall come upon him.
- Job 27:20
Terrors overtake him like waters; A tempest stealeth him away in the night.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Job 15
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Job 15.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Bitterness
Bitterness is a deep-seated resentment that can poison the heart, but God offers healing and freedom through forgiveness.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Majesty of God
God’s majesty refers to His supreme greatness, dignity, and awesome power, revealing His incomparable nature and reign over all creation
Topic
Bible Verses About God's Omnipotence
God's omnipotence means He is all-powerful, sovereign, and able to do anything that is consistent with His perfect nature