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Job 17:14-1953 kjv — I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister. And where is now my hope…

King James Version

14

I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.

15

And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?

16

They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust.

— Job 17:14-1953, King James Version

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Job 17:14-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “If I have said to corruption, Thou art my father; To the worm, Thou artmy mother, and my sister; Where then is my hope? And as for my hope, who shall see it? It shall go down to the bars of Sheol, When once there is rest in the dust. ”

  • WEB

    “If I have said to corruption, 'You are my father;' to the worm, 'My mother,' and 'my sister;' where then is my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? Shall it go down with me to the gates of Sheol, or descend together into the dust?"”

  • NET

    “If I cry to corruption,‘You are my father,’ and to the worm,‘My mother,’ or‘My sister,’ where then is my hope? And my hope, who sees it? Will it go down to the barred gates of death? Will we descend together into the dust?””

  • DRB

    “I have said to rottenness: Thou art my father; to worms, my mother and my sister. Where is now then my expectation, and who considereth my patience? All that I have shall go down into the deepest pit: thinkest thou that there at least I shall have rest? ”

  • BBE

    “If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister; Where then is my hope? and who will see my desire? Will they go down with me into the underworld? Will we go down together into the dust?”

  • KJVA

    “I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister. And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust. ”

Job 17 — Context

11

My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.

12

They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.

13

If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.

14

I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.

15

And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?

16

They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust.

Job 17:14-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 17:14-1953 say?
Job 17:14-1953 in the King James Version reads: “I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister. And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust. ”
Where is Job 17:14-1953 in the Bible?
Job 17:14-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 17, verses 14–1953.
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 17:14-1953.
What translation should I read Job 17:14-1953 in?
Job 17:14-1953 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 17:14-1953?
Job 17:14-1953 reads (KJV): “I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister. And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust. ” 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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