Job 30:11 cpdv — For he has opened his quiver and has afflicted me, and he has placed a bridle in my mouth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For he has opened his quiver and has afflicted me, and he has placed a bridle in my mouth. "

— Job 30:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 30 — Context

8

These are the sons of foolish and base men, not even paying any attention to the land.

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Now I become their song, and I have been made into their proverb.

10

They loathe me, and so they flee far from me, and they are not reluctant to spit in my face.

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For he has opened his quiver and has afflicted me, and he has placed a bridle in my mouth.

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Immediately, upon rising, my calamities rise up to the right. They have overturned my feet and have pressed me down along their way like waves.

13

They have diverted my journeys; they have waited to ambush me, and they have prevailed, and there was no one who might bring help.

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They have rushed upon me, as when a wall is broken or a gate opened, and they have been pulled down into my miseries.

Job 30:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:11 say?
Job 30:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For he has opened his quiver and has afflicted me, and he has placed a bridle in my mouth. ”
Where is Job 30:11 in the Bible?
Job 30:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 11.
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 30:11.
What translation should I read Job 30:11 in?
Job 30:11 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 30:11?
Job 30:11 reads (CPDV): “For he has opened his quiver and has afflicted me, and he has placed a bridle in my mouth. ” 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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