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Job 15:4 nasb — "Indeed, you do away with reverence And hinder meditation before God.

NASB

""Indeed, you do away with reverence And hinder meditation before God."

— Job 15:4, NASB

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Job 15 — Context

1

Then Eliphaz the Temanite responded,

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"Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge And fill himself with the east wind?

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"Should he argue with useless talk, Or with words which are not profitable?

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"Indeed, you do away with reverence And hinder meditation before God.

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"For your guilt teaches your mouth, And you choose the language of the crafty.

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"Your own mouth condemns you, and not I; And your own lips testify against you.

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"Were you the first man to be born, Or were you brought forth before the hills?

Job 15:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 15:4 say?
Job 15:4 in the NASB reads: “"Indeed, you do away with reverence And hinder meditation before God.”
Where is Job 15:4 in the Bible?
Job 15:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 15, verse 4.
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 15:4.
What translation should I read Job 15:4 in?
Job 15:4 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 15:4?
Job 15:4 reads (NASB): “"Indeed, you do away with reverence And hinder meditation before God.” 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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