Job 22:14

What does Job 22:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 22:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thick clouds are a covering to him, so that he seeth not; And he walketh on the vault of heaven.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the circuit of heaven.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thick clouds are a covering to him, so that he seeth not; And he walketh on the vault of heaven.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Thick clouds are covering him, so that he is unable to see; and he is walking on the arch of heaven.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Thick clouds <FI>are<Fi> a secret place to Him, And He doth not see;' And the circle of the heavens He walketh habitually,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The clouds are his covert, and he doth not consider our things, and he walketh about the poles of heaven.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh on the vault of the heavens.

Context

v.13And thou sayest, What doth God know? Can he judge through the thick darkness?

v.14This passage

v.15Wilt thou keep the old way Which wicked men have trodden?

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 97:2

    Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

  • Job 26:9

    He incloseth the face of his throne, And spreadeth his cloud upon it.

  • Luke 12:2

    But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

  • Jeremiah 23:24

    Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? saith Jehovah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith Jehovah.

  • Psalms 139:11

    If I say, Surely the darkness shall overwhelm me, And the light about me shall be night;

  • Job 34:22

    There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.

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