Job 14:16 web — But now you number my steps. Don't you watch over my sin?

World English Bible

"But now you number my steps. Don't you watch over my sin?"

— Job 14:16, World English Bible

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Job 14 — Context

13

"Oh that you would hide me in Sheol, that you would keep me secret, until your wrath is past, that you would appoint me a set time, and remember me!

14

If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my warfare would I wait, until my release should come.

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You would call, and I would answer you. You would have a desire to the work of your hands.

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But now you number my steps. Don't you watch over my sin?

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My disobedience is sealed up in a bag. You fasten up my iniquity.

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"But the mountain falling comes to nothing. The rock is removed out of its place;

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The waters wear the stones. The torrents of it wash away the dust of the earth. So you destroy the hope of man.

Job 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 14:16 say?
Job 14:16 in the World English Bible reads: “But now you number my steps. Don't you watch over 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 (WEB): “But now you number my steps. Don't you watch over 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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