Job 14:17 akjv — My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and you sew up my iniquity.

American King James Version

"My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and you sew up my iniquity. "

— Job 14:17, American King James Version

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Job 14 — Context

14

If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.

15

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

16

For now you number my steps: do you not watch over my sin?

17

My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and you sew up my iniquity.

18

And surely the mountains falling comes to nothing, and the rock is removed out of his place.

19

The waters wear the stones: you wash away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and you destroy the hope of man.

20

You prevail for ever against him, and he passes: you change his countenance, and send him away.

Job 14:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 14:17 say?
Job 14:17 in the American King James Version reads: “My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and you sew up my iniquity. ”
Where is Job 14:17 in the Bible?
Job 14:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 14, verse 17.
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 14:17.
What translation should I read Job 14:17 in?
Job 14:17 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 14:17?
Job 14:17 reads (AKJV): “My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and you sew up my iniquity. ” 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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