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Job 11:20-1964 bbe — 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…

Bible in Basic English

"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."

— Job 11:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Job 11 — Context

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And your life will be brighter than day; though it is dark, it will become like the morning.

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And you will be safe because there is hope; after looking round, you will take your rest in quiet;

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Sleeping with no fear of danger; and men will be desiring to have grace in your eyes;

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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.

Job 11:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 11:20-1964 say?
Job 11:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Job 11:20-1964 in the Bible?
Job 11:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 11, verses 20–1964.
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 11:20-1964.
What translation should I read Job 11:20-1964 in?
Job 11:20-1964 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 11:20-1964?
Job 11:20-1964 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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