Job 30:15 kjv — Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud.

King James Version

"Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud."

— Job 30:15, King James Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Job 30:15 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Job 30 — Context

12

Upon my right hand rise the youth; they push away my feet, and they raise up against me the ways of their destruction.

13

They mar my path, they set forward my calamity, they have no helper.

14

They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.

15

Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud.

16

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

17

My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest.

18

By the great force of my disease is my garment changed: it bindeth me about as the collar of my coat.

Job 30:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Job 30:15 say?
Job 30:15 in the King James Version reads: “Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud.”
Where is Job 30:15 in the Bible?
Job 30:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 15.
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 30:15.
What translation should I read Job 30:15 in?
Job 30:15 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 30:15?
Job 30:15 reads (KJV): “Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2