Job 19:8 bbe — My way is walled up by him so that I may not go by: he has made my roads dark.

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"My way is walled up by him so that I may not go by: he has made my roads dark."

— Job 19:8, Bible in Basic English

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“He hath walled up my way that I cannot pass, And hath set darkness in my paths. ”
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Job 19 — Context

If you make yourselves great against me, using my punishment as an argument against me,

Be certain that it is God who has done me wrong, and has taken me in his net.

Truly, I make an outcry against the violent man, but there is no answer: I give a cry for help, but no one takes up my cause.

My way is walled up by him so that I may not go by: he has made my roads dark.

He has put off my glory from me, and taken the crown from my head.

I am broken down by him on every side, and I am gone; my hope is uprooted like a tree.

His wrath is burning against me, and I am to him as one of his haters.

Job 19:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 19:8 say?

Job 19:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My way is walled up by him so that I may not go by: he has made my roads dark.”

Where is Job 19:8 in the Bible?

Job 19:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 19, verse 8.

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 19:8.

What translation should I read Job 19:8 in?

Job 19:8 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 19:8?

Job 19:8 reads (BBE): “My way is walled up by him so that I may not go by: he has made my roads dark.” 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.

Job 19:8 bbe — My way is walled up by him so that I may not go by: he has made my roads dark.

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Job 19 — Context

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