Job 24:23

Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 24:23

BSB

He gives them a sense of security, but His eyes are on their ways.

AKJV

Though it be given him to be in safety, where on he rests; yet his eyes are on their ways.

CPDV

God has given him a place for repentance, and he abuses it with arrogance, but his eyes are upon his ways.

ERV

God giveth them to be in security, and they rest thereon; and his eyes are upon their ways.

NHEB

He gives them security, and they rest in it. His eyes are on their ways.

SMT

It will he given to him for confidence, and he will rest upon: and his eyes upon their ways.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 24:23

ThoughitbegivenH5414VerbhimtobeinsafetyH983Noun MasculinewhereonherestethH8172VerbyethiseyesH5869NounareupontheirwaysH1870Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 24:23

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 24:23

Summary

Divine observation of wicked finally occurs

Event

God watches wicked peoples' actions

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC