Job 24:14 kjva — The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief."

— Job 24:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Job 24 — Context

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Which make oil within their walls, and tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst.

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Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet God layeth not folly to them.

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They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.

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The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.

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The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face.

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In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for themselves in the daytime: they know not the light.

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For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.

Job 24:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:14 say?
Job 24:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.”
Where is Job 24:14 in the Bible?
Job 24:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 24, verse 14.
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 24:14.
What translation should I read Job 24:14 in?
Job 24:14 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 24:14?
Job 24:14 reads (KJVA): “The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.” 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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