Job 18:7

The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.

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Other Translations for Job 18:7

BSB
His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up.
AKJV
The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.
CPDV
His strong steps will be constrained, and his own counsel will cast him down uncontrollably.
ERV
The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.
NHEB
The steps of his strength shall be shortened. His own counsel shall cast him down.
SMT
The steps of his strength shall be straightened, and his counsel shall cast him down.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 18:7

ThestepsH6806Noun MasculineofhisstrengthH202Noun MasculineshallbestraitenedH3334VerbandhisowncounselH6098Noun FeminineshallcasthimdownH7993Verb

Commentary for Job 18:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 18:7
Summary
Wicked ensnared by own counsel and limitation
Event
Describing wicked's constraint
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment