Job 24:18 cpdv — He is nimble on the surface of water. His place on land is to be accursed. May he not walk by way of the vineyards.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He is nimble on the surface of water. His place on land is to be accursed. May he not walk by way of the vineyards. "

— Job 24:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 24 — Context

15

The eye of the adulterer waits for darkness, saying, “No eye will see me,” and he covers his face.

16

He passes through houses in the nighttime, just as they had agreed among themselves in the daytime; and they are ignorant of the light.

17

If sunrise should suddenly appear, it is treated by them like the shadow of death; and they walk in darkness, as if in light.

18

He is nimble on the surface of water. His place on land is to be accursed. May he not walk by way of the vineyards.

19

May he cross from the snowy waters to excessive heat, and his sin, all the way to hell.

20

Let mercy forget him. His charm is worms. Let him not be remembered, but instead be broken like an unfruitful tree.

21

For he has fed on the barren, who does not bear fruit, and he has not done good to the widow.

Job 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:18 say?
Job 24:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He is nimble on the surface of water. His place on land is to be accursed. May he not walk by way of the vineyards. ”
Where is Job 24:18 in the Bible?
Job 24:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 24, verse 18.
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 24:18.
What translation should I read Job 24:18 in?
Job 24:18 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 24:18?
Job 24:18 reads (CPDV): “He is nimble on the surface of water. His place on land is to be accursed. May he not walk by way of the vineyards. ” 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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