Job 17:15 web — where then is my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?

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"where then is my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?"

— Job 17:15, World English Bible

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KJV
“And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?”
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ASV
“Where then is my hope? And as for my hope, who shall see it? ”
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NET
“where then is my hope? And my hope, who sees it?”
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DRB
“Where is now then my expectation, and who considereth my patience?”
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BBE
“Where then is my hope? and who will see my desire?”
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KJVA
“And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?”
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Job 17 — Context

They change the night into day, saying 'The light is near' in the presence of darkness.

If I look for Sheol as my house, if I have spread my couch in the darkness,

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?"

Job 17:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 17:15 say?

Job 17:15 in the World English Bible reads: “where then is my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?”

Where is Job 17:15 in the Bible?

Job 17:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 17, verse 15.

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 17:15.

What translation should I read Job 17:15 in?

Job 17:15 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 17:15?

Job 17:15 reads (WEB): “where then is my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it?” 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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