Job 27:12 bbe — Truly, you have all seen it yourselves; why then have you become completely foolish?

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"Truly, you have all seen it yourselves; why then have you become completely foolish?"

— Job 27:12, Bible in Basic English

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“Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; Why then are ye become altogether vain? ”
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Job 27 — Context

Will his cry come to the ears of God when he is in trouble?

Will he take delight in the Ruler of all, and make his prayer to God at all times?

I will give you teaching about the hand of God; I will not keep secret from you what is in the mind of the Ruler of all.

Truly, you have all seen it yourselves; why then have you become completely foolish?

This is the punishment of the evil-doer from God, and the heritage given to the cruel by the Ruler of all.

If his children are increased, it is for the sword; and his offspring have not enough bread.

When those of his house who are still living come to their end by disease, they are not put into the earth, and their widows are not weeping for them.

Job 27:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 27:12 say?

Job 27:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Truly, you have all seen it yourselves; why then have you become completely foolish?”

Where is Job 27:12 in the Bible?

Job 27:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 27, verse 12.

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 27:12.

What translation should I read Job 27:12 in?

Job 27:12 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 27:12?

Job 27:12 reads (BBE): “Truly, you have all seen it yourselves; why then have you become completely foolish?” 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.

Job 27:12 bbe — Truly, you have all seen it yourselves; why then have you become completely foolish?

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Job 27 — Context

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