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Job 19:27-1953 kjv — Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. But ye…

King James Version

27

Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.

28

But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?

29

Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.

— Job 19:27-1953, King James Version

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Job 19:27-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Whom I, even I, shall see, on my side, And mine eyes shall behold, and not as a stranger. My heart is consumed within me. If ye say, How we will persecute him! And that the root of the matter is found in me; Be ye afraid of the sword: For wrathbringeththe punishments of the sword, That ye may know there is a judgment. ”

  • WEB

    “Whom I, even I, shall see on my side. My eyes shall see, and not as a stranger. "My heart is consumed within me. If you say, 'How we will persecute him!' because the root of the matter is found in me, be afraid of the sword, for wrath brings the punishments of the sword, that you may know there is a judgment."”

  • NET

    “whom I will see for myself, and whom my own eyes will behold, and not another. My heart grows faint within me. If you say,‘How we will pursue him, since the root of the trouble is found in him!’ Fear the sword yourselves, for wrath brings the punishment by the sword, so that you may know that there is judgment.””

  • DRB

    “Whom I myself shall see, and my eyes shall behold, and not another: this my hope is laid up in my bosom. Why then do you say now: Let us persecute him, and let us find occasion of word against him? Flee then from the face of the sword, for the sword is the revenger of iniquities: and know ye that there is a judgment. ”

  • BBE

    “Whom I will see on my side, and not as one strange to me. My heart is broken with desire. If you say, How cruel we will be to him! because the root of sin is clearly in him: Be in fear of the sword, for the sword is the punishment for such things, so that you may be certain that there is a judge.”

  • KJVA

    “Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me? Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment. ”

Job 19 — Context

24

That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!

25

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

26

And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:

27

Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.

28

But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?

29

Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.

Job 19:27-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 19:27-1953 say?
Job 19:27-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me? Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment. ”
Where is Job 19:27-1953 in the Bible?
Job 19:27-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 19, verses 27–1953.
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 19:27-1953.
What translation should I read Job 19:27-1953 in?
Job 19:27-1953 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 19:27-1953?
Job 19:27-1953 reads (KJV): “Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me? Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment. ” 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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