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Job 24:17-1964 bbe — For the middle of the night is as morning to them, they are not troubled by the fear of the dark. They go quickly on th…

Bible in Basic English

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For the middle of the night is as morning to them, they are not troubled by the fear of the dark.

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They go quickly on the face of the waters; their heritage is cursed in the earth; the steps of the crusher of grapes are not turned to their vine-garden.

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Snow waters become dry with the heat: so do sinners go down into the underworld.

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The public place of his town has no more knowledge of him, and his name has gone from the memory of men: he is rooted up like a dead tree.

21

He is not kind to the widow, and he has no pity for her child.

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But God by his power gives long life to the strong; he gets up again, though he has no hope of life.

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He takes away his fear of danger and gives him support; and his eyes are on his ways.

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For a short time they are lifted up; then they are gone; they are made low, they are pulled off like fruit, and like the heads of grain they are cut off.

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And if it is not so, now, who will make it clear that my words are false, and that what I say is of no value?

— Job 24:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“For the morning is to all of them as thick darkness; For they know the terrors of the thick darkness. Swiftly theypass awayupon the face of the waters; Their portion is cursed in the earth: They turn not into the way of the vineyards. Drought and heat consume the snow waters: So dothSheolthose thathave sinned. The womb shall forget him; The worm shall feed sweetly on him; He shall be no more remembered; And unrighteousness shall be broken as a tree. He devoureth the barren that beareth not, And doeth not good to the widow. YetGod preserveth the mighty by his power: He riseth up that hath no assurance of life. God giveth them to be in security, and they rest thereon; And his eyes are upon their ways. They are exalted; yet a little while, and they are gone; Yea, they are brought low, they are taken out of the way as all others, And are cut off as the tops of the ears of grain. And if it be not so now, who will prove me a liar, And make my speech nothing worth? ”
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Job 24 — Context

14

He who is purposing death gets up before day, so that he may put to death the poor and those in need.

15

And the man whose desire is for the wife of another is waiting for the evening, saying, No eye will see me; and he puts a cover on his face. And in the night the thief goes about;

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In the dark he makes holes in the walls of houses: in the daytime they are shutting themselves up, they have no knowledge of the light.

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For the middle of the night is as morning to them, they are not troubled by the fear of the dark.

18

They go quickly on the face of the waters; their heritage is cursed in the earth; the steps of the crusher of grapes are not turned to their vine-garden.

19

Snow waters become dry with the heat: so do sinners go down into the underworld.

20

The public place of his town has no more knowledge of him, and his name has gone from the memory of men: he is rooted up like a dead tree.

21

He is not kind to the widow, and he has no pity for her child.

22

But God by his power gives long life to the strong; he gets up again, though he has no hope of life.

23

He takes away his fear of danger and gives him support; and his eyes are on his ways.

24

For a short time they are lifted up; then they are gone; they are made low, they are pulled off like fruit, and like the heads of grain they are cut off.

25

And if it is not so, now, who will make it clear that my words are false, and that what I say is of no value?

Job 24:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:17-1964 say?

Job 24:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the middle of the night is as morning to them, they are not troubled by the fear of the dark. They go quickly on the face of the waters; their heritage is cursed in the earth; the steps of the crusher of grapes are not turned to their vine-garden. Snow waters become dry with the heat: so do sinners go down into the underworld. The public place of his town has no more knowledge of him, and his name has gone from the memory of men: he is rooted up like a dead tree. He is not kind to the widow, and he has no pity for her child. But God by his power gives long life to the strong; he gets up again, though he has no hope of life. He takes away his fear of danger and gives him support; and his eyes are on his ways. For a short time they are lifted up; then they are gone; they are made low, they are pulled off like fruit, and like the heads of grain they are cut off. And if it is not so, now, who will make it clear that my words are false, and that what I say is of no value?”

Where is Job 24:17-1964 in the Bible?

Job 24:17-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 24, verses 17–1964.

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 24:17-1964.

What translation should I read Job 24:17-1964 in?

Job 24:17-1964 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 24:17-1964?

Job 24:17-1964 reads (BBE): “For the middle of the night is as morning to them, they are not troubled by the fear of the dark. They go quickly on the face of the waters; their heritage is cursed in the earth; the steps of the crusher of grapes are not turned to their vine-garden. Snow waters become dry with the heat: so do sinners go down into the underworld. The public place of his town has no more knowledge of him, and his name has gone from the memory of men: he is rooted up like a dead tree. He is not kind to the widow, and he has no pity for her child. But God by his power gives long life to the strong; he gets up again, though he has no hope of life. He takes away his fear of danger and gives him support; and his eyes are on his ways. For a short time they are lifted up; then they are gone; they are made low, they are pulled off like fruit, and like the heads of grain they are cut off. And if it is not so, now, who will make it clear that my words are false, and that what I say is of no value?” 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.