Job 17:5
What does Job 17:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 17:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949As for him who is false to his friend for a reward, light will be cut off from the eyes of his children.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For a portion he sheweth friendship, And the eyes of his sons are consumed.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He promiseth a prey to his companions, and the eyes of his children shall fail.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that betrayeth friends for a prey — even the eyes of his children shall fail.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
- 1 Kings 11:12
Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it, for David thy father’s sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.
- Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
- Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
- Psalms 12:2
They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
- Exodus 20:5
thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them; for I Jehovah thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of them that hate me,
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