Job 20:1
American King James Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
American Standard Version Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
King James Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
World English Bible Then Zophar the Naamathite answered,
Job 20:2
American King James Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
American Standard Version Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, Even by reason of my haste that is in me.
King James Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
World English Bible “Therefore my thoughts answer me, even by reason of my haste that is in me.
Job 20:3
American King James I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causes me to answer.
American Standard Version I have heard the reproof which putteth me to shame; And the spirit of my understanding answereth me.
King James I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
World English Bible I have heard the reproof which puts me to shame. The spirit of my understanding answers me.
Job 20:4
American King James Know you not this of old, since man was placed on earth,
American Standard Version Knowest thou `not' this of old time, Since man was placed upon earth,
King James Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,
World English Bible Don’t you know this from old time, since man was placed on earth,
Job 20:5
American King James That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
American Standard Version That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?
King James That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
World English Bible that the triumphing of the wicked is short, the joy of the godless but for a moment?
Job 20:6
American King James Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach to the clouds;
American Standard Version Though his height mount up to the heavens, And his head reach unto the clouds;
King James Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;
World English Bible Though his height mount up to the heavens, and his head reach to the clouds,
Job 20:7
American King James Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall say, Where is he?
American Standard Version Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: They that have seen him shall say, Where is he?
King James Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall say, Where is he?
World English Bible yet he will perish forever like his own dung. Those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’
Job 20:8
American King James He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yes, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night.
American Standard Version He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: Yea, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night.
King James He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yea, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night.
World English Bible He will fly away as a dream, and will not be found. Yes, he will be chased away like a vision of the night.
Job 20:9
American King James The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place any more behold him.
American Standard Version The eye which saw him shall see him no more; Neither shall his place any more behold him.
King James The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place any more behold him.
World English Bible The eye which saw him will see him no more, neither will his place see him any more.
Job 20:10
American King James His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.
American Standard Version His children shall seek the favor of the poor, And his hands shall give back his wealth.
King James His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.
World English Bible His children will seek the favor of the poor. His hands will give back his wealth.
Job 20:11
American King James His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.
American Standard Version His bones are full of his youth, But it shall lie down with him in the dust.
King James His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.
World English Bible His bones are full of his youth, but youth will lie down with him in the dust.
Job 20:12
American King James Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;
American Standard Version Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, Though he hide it under his tongue,
King James Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;
World English Bible “Though wickedness is sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue,
Job 20:13
American King James Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
American Standard Version Though he spare it, and will not let it go, But keep it still within his mouth;
King James Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
World English Bible though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth,
Job 20:14
American King James Yet his meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him.
American Standard Version Yet his food in his bowels is turned, It is the gall of asps within him.
King James Yet his meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him.
World English Bible yet his food in his bowels is turned. It is cobra venom within him.
Job 20:15
American King James He has swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly.
American Standard Version He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again; God will cast them out of his belly.
King James He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly.
World English Bible He has swallowed down riches, and he will vomit them up again. God will cast them out of his belly.
Job 20:16
American King James He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.
American Standard Version He shall suck the poison of asps: The viper's tongue shall slay him.
King James He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.
World English Bible He will suck cobra venom. The viper’s tongue will kill him.
Job 20:17
American King James He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.
American Standard Version He shall not look upon the rivers, The flowing streams of honey and butter.
King James He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.
World English Bible He will not look at the rivers, the flowing streams of honey and butter.
Job 20:18
American King James That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.
American Standard Version That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down; According to the substance that he hath gotten, he shall not rejoice.
King James That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.
World English Bible He will restore that for which he labored, and will not swallow it down. He will not rejoice according to the substance that he has gotten.
Job 20:19
American King James Because he has oppressed and has forsaken the poor; because he has violently taken away an house which he built not;
American Standard Version For he hath oppressed and forsaken the poor; He hath violently taken away a house, and he shall not build it up.
King James Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;
World English Bible For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor. He has violently taken away a house, and he will not build it up.
Job 20:20
American King James Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
American Standard Version Because he knew no quietness within him, He shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth.
King James Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
World English Bible “Because he knew no quietness within him, he will not save anything of that in which he delights.
Job 20:21
American King James There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.
American Standard Version There was nothing left that he devoured not; Therefore his prosperity shall not endure.
King James There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.
World English Bible There was nothing left that he didn’t devour, therefore his prosperity will not endure.
Job 20:22
American King James In the fullness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come on him.
American Standard Version In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: The hand of every one that is in misery shall come upon him.
King James In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.
World English Bible In the fullness of his sufficiency, distress will overtake him. The hand of everyone who is in misery will come on him.
Job 20:23
American King James When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath on him, and shall rain it on him while he is eating.
American Standard Version When he is about to fill his belly, `God' will cast the fierceness of his wrath upon him, And will rain it upon him while he is eating.
King James When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.
World English Bible When he is about to fill his belly, God will cast the fierceness of his wrath on him. It will rain on him while he is eating.
Job 20:24
American King James He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.
American Standard Version He shall flee from the iron weapon, And the bow of brass shall strike him through.
King James He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.
World English Bible He will flee from the iron weapon. The bronze arrow will strike him through.
Job 20:25
American King James It is drawn, and comes out of the body; yes, the glittering sword comes out of his gall: terrors are on him.
American Standard Version He draweth it forth, and it cometh out of his body; Yea, the glittering point cometh out of his gall: Terrors are upon him.
King James It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.
World English Bible He draws it out, and it comes out of his body. Yes, the glittering point comes out of his liver. Terrors are on him.
Job 20:26
American King James All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.
American Standard Version All darkness is laid up for his treasures: A fire not blown `by man' shall devour him; It shall consume that which is left in his tent.
King James All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.
World English Bible All darkness is laid up for his treasures. An unfanned fire will devour him. It will consume that which is left in his tent.
Job 20:27
American King James The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.
American Standard Version The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, And the earth shall rise up against him.
King James The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.
World English Bible The heavens will reveal his iniquity. The earth will rise up against him.
Job 20:28
American King James The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
American Standard Version The increase of his house shall depart; `His goods' shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
King James The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
World English Bible The increase of his house will depart. They will rush away in the day of his wrath.
Job 20:29
American King James This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed to him by God.
American Standard Version This is the portion of a wicked man from God, And the heritage appointed unto him by God.
King James This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.
World English Bible This is the portion of a wicked man from God, the heritage appointed to him by God.”