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Job 11:18-1953 kjv — And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety…

King James Version

18

And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.

19

Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.

20

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.

— Job 11:18-1953, King James Version

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Job 11:18-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; Yea, thou shalt searchabout thee, and shalt take thy rest in safety. Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; Yea, many shall make suit unto thee. But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, And they shall have no way to flee; And their hope shall be the giving up of the ghost. ”

  • WEB

    “You shall be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you shall search, and shall take your rest in safety. Also you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. Yes, many shall court your favor. But the eyes of the wicked shall fail. They shall have no way to flee. Their hope shall be the giving up of the spirit."”

  • NET

    “And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety. You will lie down with no one to make you afraid, and many will seek your favor. But the eyes of the wicked fail, and escape eludes them; their one hope is to breathe their last.””

  • DRB

    “And thou shalt have confidence, hope being set before thee, and being buried thou shalt sleep secure. Thou shalt rest, and there shall be none to make thee afraid: and many shall entreat thy face. But the eyes of the wicked shall decay, and the way to escape shall fail them, and their hope the abomination of the soul. ”

  • BBE

    “And you will be safe because there is hope; after looking round, you will take your rest in quiet; Sleeping with no fear of danger; and men will be desiring to have grace in your eyes; But the eyes of the evil-doers will be wasting away; their way of flight is gone, and their only hope is the taking of their last breath.”

  • KJVA

    “And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety. Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee. But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost. ”

Job 11 — Context

15

For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:

16

Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:

17

And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.

18

And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.

19

Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.

20

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.

Job 11:18-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 11:18-1953 say?
Job 11:18-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety. Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee. But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost. ”
Where is Job 11:18-1953 in the Bible?
Job 11:18-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 11, verses 18–1953.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 11:18-1953.
What translation should I read Job 11:18-1953 in?
Job 11:18-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 11:18-1953?
Job 11:18-1953 reads (KJV): “And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety. Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee. But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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