Job 24:23

What does Job 24:23 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 24:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

God giveth them to be in security, and they rest thereon; And his eyes are upon their ways.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

God giveth them to be in security, and they rest thereon; And his eyes are upon their ways.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He takes away his fear of danger and gives him support; and his eyes are on his ways.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

He giveth to him confidence, and he is supported, And his eyes <FI>are<Fi> on their ways.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

God hath given him place for penance, and he abuseth it unto pride: but his eyes are upon his ways.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

[God] setteth him in safety, and he resteth thereon; but his eyes are upon their ways.

Context

v.22YetGod preserveth the mighty by his power: He riseth up that hath no assurance of life.

v.23This passage

v.24They are exalted; yet a little while, and they are gone; Yea, they are brought low, they are taken out of the way as all others, And are cut off as the tops of the ears of grain.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 11:4

    Jehovah is in his holy temple; Jehovah, his throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

  • Psalms 73:3

    For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

  • Luke 12:16

    And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

  • Habakkuk 1:13

    Thou that art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and that canst not look on perverseness, wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy peace when the wicked swalloweth up the man that is more righteous than he;

  • Revelation 2:23

    And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works.

  • 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.

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