Job 33:21
What does Job 33:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 33:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; And his bones that were not seen stick out.
KJV
King James Version · 1611His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; And his bones that were not seen stick out.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949His flesh is so wasted away, that it may not be seen, and his bones. ...
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862His flesh is consumed from being seen, And high are his bones, they were not seen!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752His flesh shall be consumed away, and his bones that were covered shall be made bare.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890His flesh is consumed away from view, and his bones that were not seen stick out;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 5:11
And thou mourn at thy latter end, When thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
- Psalms 102:3
For my days consume away like smoke, And my bones are burned as a firebrand.
- Job 14:22
But his flesh upon him hath pain, And his soul within him mourneth.
- Psalms 32:3
When I kept silence, my bones wasted away Through my groaning all the day long.
- Job 14:20
Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth; Thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away.
- Job 16:8
And thou hast laid fast hold on me, which is a witness against me: And my leanness riseth up against me, It testifieth to my face.
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