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Job 24:24-1953 kjv — They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut…

King James Version

24

They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn.

25

And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

— Job 24:24-1953, King James Version

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Job 24:24-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “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? ”

  • WEB

    “They are exalted; yet a little while, and they are gone. Yes, 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. If it isn't so now, who will prove me a liar, and make my speech worth nothing?"”

  • NET

    “They are exalted for a little while, and then they are gone, they are brought low like all others, and gathered in, and like a head of grain they are cut off.’ “If this is not so, who can prove me a liar and reduce my words to nothing?””

  • DRB

    “They are lifted up for a little while and shall not stand, and shall be brought down as all things, and shall be taken away, and as the tops of the ears of corn they shall be broken. And if it be not so, who can convince me that I have lied, and set my words before God? ”

  • BBE

    “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?”

  • KJVA

    “They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth? ”

Job 24 — Context

21

He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.

22

He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life.

23

Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.

24

They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn.

25

And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

Job 24:24-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:24-1953 say?
Job 24:24-1953 in the King James Version reads: “They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth? ”
Where is Job 24:24-1953 in the Bible?
Job 24:24-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 24, verses 24–1953.
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 24:24-1953.
What translation should I read Job 24:24-1953 in?
Job 24:24-1953 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 24:24-1953?
Job 24:24-1953 reads (KJV): “They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth? ” 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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