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Job 17:5 nasb — "He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish.

NASB

""He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish."

— Job 17:5, NASB

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Job 17 — Context

2

"Surely mockers are with me, And my eye gazes on their provocation.

3

"Lay down, now, a pledge for me with Yourself; Who is there that will be my guarantor?

4

"For You have kept their heart from understanding, Therefore You will not exalt them.

5

"He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish.

6

"But He has made me a byword of the people, And I am one at whom men spit.

7

"My eye has also grown dim because of grief, And all my members are as a shadow.

8

"The upright will be appalled at this, And the innocent will stir up himself against the godless.

Job 17:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 17:5 say?
Job 17:5 in the NASB reads: “"He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish.”
Where is Job 17:5 in the Bible?
Job 17:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 17, verse 5.
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 17:5.
What translation should I read Job 17:5 in?
Job 17:5 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 17:5?
Job 17:5 reads (NASB): “"He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish.” 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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