Job 21:1
American King James But Job answered and said,
American Standard Version Then Job answered and said,
King James But Job answered and said,
World English Bible Then Job answered,
Job 21:2
American King James Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
American Standard Version Hear diligently my speech; And let this be your consolations.
King James Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
World English Bible “Listen diligently to my speech. Let this be your consolation.
Job 21:3
American King James Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
American Standard Version Suffer me, and I also will speak; And after that I have spoken, mock on.
King James Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
World English Bible Allow me, and I also will speak. After I have spoken, mock on.
Job 21:4
American King James As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?
American Standard Version As for me, is my complaint to man? And why should I not be impatient?
King James As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?
World English Bible As for me, is my complaint to man? Why shouldn’t I be impatient?
Job 21:5
American King James Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand on your mouth.
American Standard Version Mark me, and be astonished, And lay your hand upon your mouth.
King James Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
World English Bible Look at me, and be astonished. Lay your hand on your mouth.
Job 21:6
American King James Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling takes hold on my flesh.
American Standard Version Even when I remember I am troubled, And horror taketh hold on my flesh.
King James Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
World English Bible When I remember, I am troubled. Horror takes hold of my flesh.
Job 21:7
American King James Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, are mighty in power?
American Standard Version Wherefore do the wicked live, Become old, yea, wax mighty in power?
King James Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
World English Bible “Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power?
Job 21:8
American King James Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
American Standard Version Their seed is established with them in their sight, And their offspring before their eyes.
King James Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
World English Bible Their child is established with them in their sight, their offspring before their eyes.
Job 21:9
American King James Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God on them.
American Standard Version Their houses are safe from fear, Neither is the rod of God upon them.
King James Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.
World English Bible Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.
Job 21:10
American King James Their bull engenders, and fails not; their cow calves, and casts not her calf.
American Standard Version Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; Their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.
King James Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.
World English Bible Their bulls breed without fail. Their cows calve, and don’t miscarry.
Job 21:11
American King James They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
American Standard Version They send forth their little ones like a flock, And their children dance.
King James They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
World English Bible They send out their little ones like a flock. Their children dance.
Job 21:12
American King James They take the tambourine and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
American Standard Version They sing to the timbrel and harp, And rejoice at the sound of the pipe.
King James They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
World English Bible They sing to the tambourine and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the pipe.
Job 21:13
American King James They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
American Standard Version They spend their days in prosperity, And in a moment they go down to Sheol.
King James They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
World English Bible They spend their days in prosperity. In an instant they go down to Sheol.
Job 21:14
American King James Therefore they say to God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of your ways.
American Standard Version And they say unto God, Depart from us; For we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
King James Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
World English Bible They tell God, ‘Depart from us, for we don’t want to know about your ways.
Job 21:15
American King James What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray to him?
American Standard Version What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? And what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
King James What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
World English Bible What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What profit should we have, if we pray to him?’
Job 21:16
American King James See, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
American Standard Version Lo, their prosperity is not in their hand: The counsel of the wicked is far from me.
King James Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
World English Bible Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand. The counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Job 21:17
American King James How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft comes their destruction on them! God distributes sorrows in his anger.
American Standard Version How oft is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out? That their calamity cometh upon them? That `God' distributeth sorrows in his anger?
King James How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
World English Bible “How often is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out, that their calamity comes on them, that God distributes sorrows in his anger?
Job 21:18
American King James They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carries away.
American Standard Version That they are as stubble before the wind, And as chaff that the storm carrieth away?
King James They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
World English Bible How often is it that they are as stubble before the wind, as chaff that the storm carries away?
Job 21:19
American King James God lays up his iniquity for his children: he rewards him, and he shall know it.
American Standard Version `Ye say', God layeth up his iniquity for his children. Let him recompense it unto himself, that he may know it:
King James God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it.
World English Bible You say, ‘God lays up his iniquity for his children.’ Let him recompense it to himself, that he may know it.
Job 21:20
American King James His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
American Standard Version Let his own eyes see his destruction, And let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
King James His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
World English Bible Let his own eyes see his destruction. Let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
Job 21:21
American King James For what pleasure has he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the middle?
American Standard Version For what careth he for his house after him, When the number of his months is cut off?
King James For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?
World English Bible For what does he care for his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off?
Job 21:22
American King James Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judges those that are high.
American Standard Version Shall any teach God knowledge, Seeing he judgeth those that are high?
King James Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
World English Bible “Shall any teach God knowledge, since he judges those who are high?
Job 21:23
American King James One dies in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
American Standard Version One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:
King James One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
World English Bible One dies in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
Job 21:24
American King James His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.
American Standard Version His pails are full of milk, And the marrow of his bones is moistened.
King James His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.
World English Bible His pails are full of milk. The marrow of his bones is moistened.
Job 21:25
American King James And another dies in the bitterness of his soul, and never eats with pleasure.
American Standard Version And another dieth in bitterness of soul, And never tasteth of good.
King James And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure.
World English Bible Another dies in bitterness of soul, and never tastes of good.
Job 21:26
American King James They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.
American Standard Version They lie down alike in the dust, And the worm covereth them.
King James They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.
World English Bible They lie down alike in the dust. The worm covers them.
Job 21:27
American King James Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which you wrongfully imagine against me.
American Standard Version Behold, I know your thoughts, And the devices wherewith ye would wrong me.
King James Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me.
World English Bible “Behold, I know your thoughts, the plans with which you would wrong me.
Job 21:28
American King James For you say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked?
American Standard Version For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? And where is the tent wherein the wicked dwelt?
King James For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked?
World English Bible For you say, ‘Where is the house of the prince? Where is the tent in which the wicked lived?’
Job 21:29
American King James Have you not asked them that go by the way? and do you not know their tokens,
American Standard Version Have ye not asked wayfaring men? And do ye not know their evidences,
King James Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens,
World English Bible Haven’t you asked wayfaring men? Don’t you know their evidences,
Job 21:30
American King James That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
American Standard Version That the evil man is reserved to the day of calamity? That they are led forth to the day of wrath?
King James That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
World English Bible that the evil man is reserved to the day of calamity, that they are led out to the day of wrath?
Job 21:31
American King James Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he has done?
American Standard Version Who shall declare his way to his face? And who shall repay him what he hath done?
King James Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?
World English Bible Who will declare his way to his face? Who will repay him what he has done?
Job 21:32
American King James Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.
American Standard Version Yet shall he be borne to the grave, And men shall keep watch over the tomb.
King James Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.
World English Bible Yet he will be borne to the grave. Men will keep watch over the tomb.
Job 21:33
American King James The clods of the valley shall be sweet to him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.
American Standard Version The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, And all men shall draw after him, As there were innumerable before him.
King James The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.
World English Bible The clods of the valley will be sweet to him. All men will draw after him, as there were innumerable before him.
Job 21:34
American King James How then comfort you me in vain, seeing in your answers there remains falsehood?
American Standard Version How then comfort ye me in vain, Seeing in your answers there remaineth `only' falsehood?
King James How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood?
World English Bible So how can you comfort me with nonsense, because in your answers there remains only falsehood?”