Job 5:1
American King James Call now, if there be any that will answer you; and to which of the saints will you turn?
American Standard Version Call now; is there any that will answer thee? And to which of the holy ones wilt thou turn?
King James Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints wilt thou turn?
World English Bible “Call now; is there any who will answer you? To which of the holy ones will you turn?
Job 5:2
American King James For wrath kills the foolish man, and envy slays the silly one.
American Standard Version For vexation killeth the foolish man, And jealousy slayeth the silly one.
King James For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
World English Bible For resentment kills the foolish man, and jealousy kills the simple.
Job 5:3
American King James I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
American Standard Version I have seen the foolish taking root: But suddenly I cursed his habitation.
King James I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
World English Bible I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
Job 5:4
American King James His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is there any to deliver them.
American Standard Version His children are far from safety, And they are crushed in the gate, Neither is there any to deliver them:
King James His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is there any to deliver them.
World English Bible His children are far from safety. They are crushed in the gate. Neither is there any to deliver them,
Job 5:5
American King James Whose harvest the hungry eats up, and takes it even out of the thorns, and the robber swallows up their substance.
American Standard Version Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, And taketh it even out of the thorns; And the snare gapeth for their substance.
King James Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and the robber swalloweth up their substance.
World English Bible whose harvest the hungry eat up, and take it even out of the thorns. The snare gapes for their substance.
Job 5:6
American King James Although affliction comes not forth of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground;
American Standard Version For affliction cometh not forth from the dust, Neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;
King James Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground;
World English Bible For affliction doesn’t come out of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground;
Job 5:7
American King James Yet man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward.
American Standard Version But man is born unto trouble, As the sparks fly upward.
King James Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.
World English Bible but man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward.
Job 5:8
American King James I would seek to God, and to God would I commit my cause:
American Standard Version But as for me, I would seek unto God, And unto God would I commit my cause;
King James I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:
World English Bible “But as for me, I would seek God. I would commit my cause to God,
Job 5:9
American King James Which does great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number:
American Standard Version Who doeth great things and unsearchable, Marvellous things without number:
King James Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:
World English Bible who does great things that can’t be fathomed, marvelous things without number;
Job 5:10
American King James Who gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the fields:
American Standard Version Who giveth rain upon the earth, And sendeth waters upon the fields;
King James Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields:
World English Bible who gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the fields;
Job 5:11
American King James To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
American Standard Version So that he setteth up on high those that are low, And those that mourn are exalted to safety.
King James To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
World English Bible so that he sets up on high those who are low, those who mourn are exalted to safety.
Job 5:12
American King James He disappoints the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
American Standard Version He frustrateth the devices of the crafty, So that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
King James He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
World English Bible He frustrates the plans of the crafty, so that their hands can’t perform their enterprise.
Job 5:13
American King James He takes the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the fraudulent is carried headlong.
American Standard Version He taketh the wise in their own craftiness; And the counsel of the cunning is carried headlong.
King James He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
World English Bible He takes the wise in their own craftiness; the counsel of the cunning is carried headlong.
Job 5:14
American King James They meet with darkness in the day time, and grope in the noonday as in the night.
American Standard Version They meet with darkness in the day-time, And grope at noonday as in the night.
King James They meet with darkness in the day time, and grope in the noonday as in the night.
World English Bible They meet with darkness in the day time, and grope at noonday as in the night.
Job 5:15
American King James But he saves the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
American Standard Version But he saveth from the sword of their mouth, Even the needy from the hand of the mighty.
King James But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
World English Bible But he saves from the sword of their mouth, even the needy from the hand of the mighty.
Job 5:16
American King James So the poor has hope, and iniquity stops her mouth.
American Standard Version So the poor hath hope, And iniquity stoppeth her mouth.
King James So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.
World English Bible So the poor has hope, and injustice shuts her mouth.
Job 5:17
American King James Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore despise not you the chastening of the Almighty:
American Standard Version Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
King James Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
World English Bible “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.
Job 5:18
American King James For he makes sore, and binds up: he wounds, and his hands make whole.
American Standard Version For he maketh sore, and bindeth up; He woundeth, and his hands make whole.
King James For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.
World English Bible For he wounds and binds up. He injures and his hands make whole.
Job 5:19
American King James He shall deliver you in six troubles: yes, in seven there shall no evil touch you.
American Standard Version He will deliver thee in six troubles; Yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
King James He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
World English Bible He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven no evil will touch you.
Job 5:20
American King James In famine he shall redeem you from death: and in war from the power of the sword.
American Standard Version In famine he will redeem thee from death; And in war from the power of the sword.
King James In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.
World English Bible In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword.
Job 5:21
American King James You shall be hid from the whip of the tongue: neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.
American Standard Version Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
King James Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
World English Bible You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither will you be afraid of destruction when it comes.
Job 5:22
American King James At destruction and famine you shall laugh: neither shall you be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
American Standard Version At destruction and dearth thou shalt laugh; Neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
King James At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
World English Bible You will laugh at destruction and famine, neither will you be afraid of the animals of the earth.
Job 5:23
American King James For you shall be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with you.
American Standard Version For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field; And the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
King James For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
World English Bible For you will be allied with the stones of the field. The animals of the field will be at peace with you.
Job 5:24
American King James And you shall know that your tabernacle shall be in peace; and you shall visit your habitation, and shall not sin.
American Standard Version And thou shalt know that thy tent is in peace; And thou shalt visit thy fold, and shalt miss nothing.
King James And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.
World English Bible You will know that your tent is in peace. You will visit your fold, and will miss nothing.
Job 5:25
American King James You shall know also that your seed shall be great, and your offspring as the grass of the earth.
American Standard Version Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, And thine offspring as the grass of the earth.
King James Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth.
World English Bible You will know also that your offspring will be great, your offspring as the grass of the earth.
Job 5:26
American King James You shall come to your grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn comes in in his season.
American Standard Version Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, Like as a shock of grain cometh in in its season.
King James Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.
World English Bible You will come to your grave in a full age, like a shock of grain comes in its season.
Job 5:27
American King James See this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know you it for your good.
American Standard Version Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; Hear it, and know thou it for thy good.
King James Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good.
World English Bible Behold, we have researched it. It is so. Hear it, and know it for your good.”