Job 14:16 nasb — "For now You number my steps, You do not observe my sin.

NASB

""For now You number my steps, You do not observe my sin."

— Job 14:16, NASB

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Job 14 — Context

13

"Oh that You would hide me in Sheol, That You would conceal me until Your wrath returns to You, That You would set a limit for me and remember me!

14

"If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my struggle I will wait Until my change comes.

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"You will call, and I will answer You; You will long for the work of Your hands.

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"For now You number my steps, You do not observe my sin.

17

"My transgression is sealed up in a bag, And You wrap up my iniquity.

18

"But the falling mountain crumbles away, And the rock moves from its place;

19

Water wears away stones, Its torrents wash away the dust of the earth; So You destroy man's hope.

Job 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 14:16 say?
Job 14:16 in the NASB reads: “"For now You number my steps, You do not observe my sin.”
Where is Job 14:16 in the Bible?
Job 14:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 14, verse 16.
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 14:16.
What translation should I read Job 14:16 in?
Job 14:16 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 14:16?
Job 14:16 reads (NASB): “"For now You number my steps, You do not observe my sin.” 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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