Job 18:10

What does Job 18:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 18:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A noose is hid for him in the ground, And a trap for him in the way.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A noose is hid for him in the ground, And a trap for him in the way.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The twisted cord is put secretly in the earth to take him, and the cord is placed in his way.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Hidden in the earth is his cord, And his trap on the path.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

A gin is hidden for him in the earth, and his trap upon the path.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

A cord is hidden for him in the ground, and his trap in the way.

Context

v.9A gin shall take him by the heel, Anda snare shall lay hold on him.

v.10This passage

v.11Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, And shall chase him at his heels.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 11:9

    And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, And a stumblingblock, and a recompense unto them:

  • Ezekiel 12:13

    My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare; and I will bring him to Babylon to the land of the Chaldeans; yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there.

  • Psalms 11:6

    Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

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