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Job 27:8 cpdv — For what hope is there for the hypocrite, if he greedily plunders and God does not free his soul?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For what hope is there for the hypocrite, if he greedily plunders and God does not free his soul? "

— Job 27:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 27 — Context

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Far be it from me that I should judge you to be right, for, until I expire, I will not withdraw from my innocence.

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I will not forsake my justification, which I have just begun to grasp, for my heart does not find blame for me in my whole life.

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Let the impious be as my enemy, and the sinful, as my adversary.

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For what hope is there for the hypocrite, if he greedily plunders and God does not free his soul?

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Will God pay attention to his cry, when anguish overcomes him?

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Or will he take delight in the Almighty and call upon God at all times?

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I will teach you through the hand of God, what the Almighty holds, and I will not conceal it.

Job 27:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 27:8 say?
Job 27:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For what hope is there for the hypocrite, if he greedily plunders and God does not free his soul? ”
Where is Job 27:8 in the Bible?
Job 27:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 27, verse 8.
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 27:8.
What translation should I read Job 27:8 in?
Job 27:8 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 27:8?
Job 27:8 reads (CPDV): “For what hope is there for the hypocrite, if he greedily plunders and God does not free his soul? ” 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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