Job 30:14 asv — As through a wide breach they come: In the midst of the ruin they roll themselves upon me.

American Standard Version

"As through a wide breach they come: In the midst of the ruin they roll themselves upon me. "

— Job 30:14, American Standard Version

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Job 30 — Context

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For he hath loosed his cord, and afflicted me; And they have cast off the bridle before me.

12

Upon my right hand rise the rabble; They thrust aside my feet, And they cast up against me their ways of destruction.

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They mar my path, They set forward my calamity, Even men that have no helper.

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As through a wide breach they come: In the midst of the ruin they roll themselves upon me.

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Terrors are turned upon me; They chase mine honor as the wind; And my welfare is passed away as a cloud.

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And now my soul is poured out within me; Days of affliction have taken hold upon me.

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In the night season my bones are pierced in me, And thepainsthat gnaw me take no rest.

Job 30:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:14 say?
Job 30:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “As through a wide breach they come: In the midst of the ruin they roll themselves upon me. ”
Where is Job 30:14 in the Bible?
Job 30:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 14.
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 30:14.
What translation should I read Job 30:14 in?
Job 30:14 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 30:14?
Job 30:14 reads (ASV): “As through a wide breach they come: In the midst of the ruin they roll themselves upon me. ” 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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