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Job 11:4-1964 bbe — You may say, My way is clean, and I am free from sin in your eyes. But if only God would take up the word, opening his…

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You may say, My way is clean, and I am free from sin in your eyes.

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But if only God would take up the word, opening his lips in argument with you;

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And would make clear to you the secrets of wisdom, and the wonders of his purpose!

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Are you able to take God's measure, to make discovery of the limits of the Ruler of all?

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They are higher than heaven; what is there for you to do? deeper than the underworld, and outside your knowledge;

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Longer in measure than the earth, and wider than the sea.

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If he goes on his way, shutting a man up and putting him to death, who may make him go back from his purpose?

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For in his eyes men are as nothing; he sees evil and takes note of it.

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And so a hollow-minded man will get wisdom, when a young ass of the field gets teaching.

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But if you put your heart right, stretching out your hands to him;

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If you put far away the evil of your hands, and let no wrongdoing have a place in your tent;

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Then truly your face will be lifted up, with no mark of sin, and you will be fixed in your place without fear:

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For your sorrow will go from your memory, like waters flowing away:

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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 11:4-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Job 11 — Context

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Then Zophar the Naamathite made answer and said,

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Are all these words to go unanswered? and is a man seen to be right because he is full of talk?

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Are your words of pride to make men keep quiet? and are you to make sport, with no one to put you to shame?

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You may say, My way is clean, and I am free from sin in your eyes.

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But if only God would take up the word, opening his lips in argument with you;

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And would make clear to you the secrets of wisdom, and the wonders of his purpose!

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Are you able to take God's measure, to make discovery of the limits of the Ruler of all?

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They are higher than heaven; what is there for you to do? deeper than the underworld, and outside your knowledge;

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Longer in measure than the earth, and wider than the sea.

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If he goes on his way, shutting a man up and putting him to death, who may make him go back from his purpose?

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For in his eyes men are as nothing; he sees evil and takes note of it.

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And so a hollow-minded man will get wisdom, when a young ass of the field gets teaching.

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But if you put your heart right, stretching out your hands to him;

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If you put far away the evil of your hands, and let no wrongdoing have a place in your tent;

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Then truly your face will be lifted up, with no mark of sin, and you will be fixed in your place without fear:

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For your sorrow will go from your memory, like waters flowing away:

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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 11:4-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 11:4-1964 say?

Job 11:4-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You may say, My way is clean, and I am free from sin in your eyes. But if only God would take up the word, opening his lips in argument with you; And would make clear to you the secrets of wisdom, and the wonders of his purpose! Are you able to take God's measure, to make discovery of the limits of the Ruler of all? They are higher than heaven; what is there for you to do? deeper than the underworld, and outside your knowledge; Longer in measure than the earth, and wider than the sea. If he goes on his way, shutting a man up and putting him to death, who may make him go back from his purpose? For in his eyes men are as nothing; he sees evil and takes note of it. And so a hollow-minded man will get wisdom, when a young ass of the field gets teaching. But if you put your heart right, stretching out your hands to him; If you put far away the evil of your hands, and let no wrongdoing have a place in your tent; Then truly your face will be lifted up, with no mark of sin, and you will be fixed in your place without fear: For your sorrow will go from your memory, like waters flowing away: And your life will be brighter than day; though it is dark, it will become like the morning. 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.”

Where is Job 11:4-1964 in the Bible?

Job 11:4-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 11, verses 4–1964.

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 11:4-1964.

What translation should I read Job 11:4-1964 in?

Job 11:4-1964 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 11:4-1964?

Job 11:4-1964 reads (BBE): “You may say, My way is clean, and I am free from sin in your eyes. But if only God would take up the word, opening his lips in argument with you; And would make clear to you the secrets of wisdom, and the wonders of his purpose! Are you able to take God's measure, to make discovery of the limits of the Ruler of all? They are higher than heaven; what is there for you to do? deeper than the underworld, and outside your knowledge; Longer in measure than the earth, and wider than the sea. If he goes on his way, shutting a man up and putting him to death, who may make him go back from his purpose? For in his eyes men are as nothing; he sees evil and takes note of it. And so a hollow-minded man will get wisdom, when a young ass of the field gets teaching. But if you put your heart right, stretching out your hands to him; If you put far away the evil of your hands, and let no wrongdoing have a place in your tent; Then truly your face will be lifted up, with no mark of sin, and you will be fixed in your place without fear: For your sorrow will go from your memory, like waters flowing away: And your life will be brighter than day; though it is dark, it will become like the morning. 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.” 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.