Job 21:8
What does Job 21:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 21:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Their seed is established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Their seed is established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Their children are ever with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Their seed is established, Before their face with them, And their offspring before their eyes.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Their seed continueth before them, a multitude of kinsmen, and of children's children in their sight.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Their seed is established with them in their sight, and their offspring before their eyes.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
- Job 20:28
The increase of his house shall depart; His goodsshall flow away in the day of his wrath.
- Job 20:10
His children shall seek the favor of the poor, And his hands shall give back his wealth.
- Job 18:19
He shall have neither son nor son’s son among his people, Nor any remaining where he sojourned.
- Psalms 17:14
From men by thy hand, O Jehovah, From men of the world, whose portion is inthislife, And whose belly thou fillest with thy treasure: They are satisfied with children, And leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
- Job 5:3
I have seen the foolish taking root: But suddenly I cursed his habitation.
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