Job 24:14 nasb — "The murderer arises at dawn; He kills the poor and the needy, And at night he is as a thief.

NASB

""The murderer arises at dawn; He kills the poor and the needy, And at night he is as a thief."

— Job 24:14, NASB

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Job 24 — Context

11

"Within the walls they produce oil; They tread wine presses but thirst.

12

"From the city men groan, And the souls of the wounded cry out; Yet God does not pay attention to folly.

13

"Others have been with those who rebel against the light; They do not want to know its ways Nor abide in its paths.

14

"The murderer arises at dawn; He kills the poor and the needy, And at night he is as a thief.

15

"The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, Saying, 'No eye will see me.' And he disguises his face.

16

"In the dark they dig into houses, They shut themselves up by day; They do not know the light.

17

"For the morning is the same to him as thick darkness, For he is familiar with the terrors of thick darkness.

Job 24:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:14 say?
Job 24:14 in the NASB reads: “"The murderer arises at dawn; He kills the poor and the needy, And at night he 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 (NASB): “"The murderer arises at dawn; He kills the poor and the needy, And at night he 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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