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Job 27:16-1964 bbe — Though he may get silver together like dust, and make ready great stores of clothing; He may get them ready, but the up…

Bible in Basic English

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Though he may get silver together like dust, and make ready great stores of clothing;

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He may get them ready, but the upright will put them on, and he who is free from sin will take the silver for a heritage.

18

His house has no more strength than a spider's thread, or a watchman's tent.

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He goes to rest full of wealth, but does so for the last time: on opening his eyes, he sees it there no longer.

20

Fears overtake him like rushing waters; in the night the storm-wind takes him away.

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The east wind takes him up and he is gone; he is forced violently out of his place.

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God sends his arrows against him without mercy; he goes in flight before his hand.

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Men make signs of joy because of him, driving him from his place with sounds of hissing.

— Job 27:16-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver. He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh. The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not. Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night. The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place. For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand. Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. ”
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Job 27 — Context

13

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

14

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

15

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.

16

Though he may get silver together like dust, and make ready great stores of clothing;

17

He may get them ready, but the upright will put them on, and he who is free from sin will take the silver for a heritage.

18

His house has no more strength than a spider's thread, or a watchman's tent.

19

He goes to rest full of wealth, but does so for the last time: on opening his eyes, he sees it there no longer.

20

Fears overtake him like rushing waters; in the night the storm-wind takes him away.

21

The east wind takes him up and he is gone; he is forced violently out of his place.

22

God sends his arrows against him without mercy; he goes in flight before his hand.

23

Men make signs of joy because of him, driving him from his place with sounds of hissing.

Job 27:16-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 27:16-1964 say?

Job 27:16-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Though he may get silver together like dust, and make ready great stores of clothing; He may get them ready, but the upright will put them on, and he who is free from sin will take the silver for a heritage. His house has no more strength than a spider's thread, or a watchman's tent. He goes to rest full of wealth, but does so for the last time: on opening his eyes, he sees it there no longer. Fears overtake him like rushing waters; in the night the storm-wind takes him away. The east wind takes him up and he is gone; he is forced violently out of his place. God sends his arrows against him without mercy; he goes in flight before his hand. Men make signs of joy because of him, driving him from his place with sounds of hissing.”

Where is Job 27:16-1964 in the Bible?

Job 27:16-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 27, verses 16–1964.

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 27:16-1964.

What translation should I read Job 27:16-1964 in?

Job 27:16-1964 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 27:16-1964?

Job 27:16-1964 reads (BBE): “Though he may get silver together like dust, and make ready great stores of clothing; He may get them ready, but the upright will put them on, and he who is free from sin will take the silver for a heritage. His house has no more strength than a spider's thread, or a watchman's tent. He goes to rest full of wealth, but does so for the last time: on opening his eyes, he sees it there no longer. Fears overtake him like rushing waters; in the night the storm-wind takes him away. The east wind takes him up and he is gone; he is forced violently out of his place. God sends his arrows against him without mercy; he goes in flight before his hand. Men make signs of joy because of him, driving him from his place with sounds of hissing.” 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.