Job 20:17 net — He will not look on the streams, the rivers, which are the torrents of honey and butter.

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"He will not look on the streams, the rivers, which are the torrents of honey and butter."

— Job 20:17, NET Bible

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Job 20 — Context

14

his food is turned sour in his stomach; it becomes the venom of serpents within him.

15

The wealth that he consumed he vomits up, God will make him throw it out of his stomach.

16

He sucks the poison of serpents; the fangs of a viper kill him.

17

He will not look on the streams, the rivers, which are the torrents of honey and butter.

18

He gives back the ill-gotten gain without assimilating it; he will not enjoy the wealth from his commerce.

19

For he has oppressed the poor and abandoned them; he has seized a house which he did not build.

20

For he knows no satisfaction in his appetite; he does not let anything he desires escape.

Job 20:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 20:17 say?
Job 20:17 in the NET Bible reads: “He will not look on the streams, the rivers, which are the torrents of honey and butter.”
Where is Job 20:17 in the Bible?
Job 20:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 20, verse 17.
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 20:17.
What translation should I read Job 20:17 in?
Job 20:17 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 20:17?
Job 20:17 reads (NET): “He will not look on the streams, the rivers, which are the torrents of honey and butter.” 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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