Job 3:18 bbe — There the prisoners are at peace together; the voice of the overseer comes not again to their ears.

Bible in Basic English

"There the prisoners are at peace together; the voice of the overseer comes not again to their ears."

— Job 3:18, Bible in Basic English

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Job 3 — Context

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Or with rulers who had gold, and whose houses were full of silver;

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Or as a child dead at birth I might never have come into existence; like young children who have not seen the light.

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There the passions of the evil are over, and those whose strength has come to an end have rest.

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There the prisoners are at peace together; the voice of the overseer comes not again to their ears.

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The small and the great are there, and the servant is free from his master.

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Why does he give light to him who is in trouble, and life to the bitter in soul;

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To those whose desire is for death, but it comes not; who are searching for it more than for secret wealth;

Job 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 3:18 say?
Job 3:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There the prisoners are at peace together; the voice of the overseer comes not again to their ears.”
Where is Job 3:18 in the Bible?
Job 3:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 3, 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 3:18.
What translation should I read Job 3:18 in?
Job 3:18 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 3:18?
Job 3:18 reads (BBE): “There the prisoners are at peace together; the voice of the overseer comes not again to their ears.” 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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