Job 18:20 nasb — "Those in the west are appalled at his fate, And those in the east are seized with horror.

NASB

""Those in the west are appalled at his fate, And those in the east are seized with horror."

— Job 18:20, NASB

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Job 18 — Context

17

"Memory of him perishes from the earth, And he has no name abroad.

18

"He is driven from light into darkness, And chased from the inhabited world.

19

"He has no offspring or posterity among his people, Nor any survivor where he sojourned.

20

"Those in the west are appalled at his fate, And those in the east are seized with horror.

21

"Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, And this is the place of him who does not know God."

Job 18:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 18:20 say?
Job 18:20 in the NASB reads: “"Those in the west are appalled at his fate, And those in the east are seized with horror.”
Where is Job 18:20 in the Bible?
Job 18:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 18, verse 20.
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 18:20.
What translation should I read Job 18:20 in?
Job 18:20 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 18:20?
Job 18:20 reads (NASB): “"Those in the west are appalled at his fate, And those in the east are seized with horror.” 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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