Job 17:10 net — Anticipation of Death“But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you.

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"Anticipation of Death“But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you."

— Job 17:10, NET Bible

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Job 17 — Context

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My eyes have grown dim with grief; my whole frame is but a shadow.

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Upright men are appalled at this; the innocent man is troubled with the godless.

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But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

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Anticipation of Death“But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you.

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My days have passed, my plans are shattered, even the desires of my heart.

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These men change night into day; they say,‘The light is near in the face of darkness.’

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If I hope for the grave to be my home, if I spread out my bed in darkness,

Job 17:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 17:10 say?
Job 17:10 in the NET Bible reads: “Anticipation of Death“But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you.”
Where is Job 17:10 in the Bible?
Job 17:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 17, verse 10.
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 17:10.
What translation should I read Job 17:10 in?
Job 17:10 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 17:10?
Job 17:10 reads (NET): “Anticipation of Death“But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you.” 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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