Job 12:5

He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 12:5

BSB
The one at ease scorns misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
AKJV
He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
CPDV
The lamp that is despised in the thoughts of the rich is ready for the appointed time.
ERV
In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; it is ready for them whose foot slippeth.
NHEB
In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.
SMT
To misfortune is contempt to the thoughts of him at ease, being prepared for the waverings of the foot.

Commentary for Job 12:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 12:5
Summary
Failure is despised by the comfortable
Event
Job observes contempt for the failing
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Teaching