Job 20:19 kjv — Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded no…

King James Version

"Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;"

— Job 20:19, King James Version

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Job 20 — Context

16

He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper’s tongue shall slay him.

17

He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.

18

That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.

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Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;

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Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

21

There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.

22

In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.

Job 20:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 20:19 say?
Job 20:19 in the King James Version reads: “Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;”
Where is Job 20:19 in the Bible?
Job 20:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 20, verse 19.
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 20:19.
What translation should I read Job 20:19 in?
Job 20:19 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 20:19?
Job 20:19 reads (KJV): “Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;” 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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