Job 30:22 net — You pick me up on the wind and make me ride on it; you toss me about in the storm.

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"You pick me up on the wind and make me ride on it; you toss me about in the storm."

— Job 30:22, NET Bible

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Job 30 — Context

19

He has flung me into the mud, and I have come to resemble dust and ashes.

20

I cry out to you, but you do not answer me; I stand up, and you only look at me.

21

You have become cruel to me; with the strength of your hand you attack me.

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You pick me up on the wind and make me ride on it; you toss me about in the storm.

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I know that you are bringing me to death, to the meeting place for all the living.

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The Contrast With the Past“Surely one does not stretch out his hand against a broken man when he cries for help in his distress.

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Have I not wept for the unfortunate? Was not my soul grieved for the poor?

Job 30:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 30:22 say?
Job 30:22 in the NET Bible reads: “You pick me up on the wind and make me ride on it; you toss me about in the storm.”
Where is Job 30:22 in the Bible?
Job 30:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 30, verse 22.
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 30:22.
What translation should I read Job 30:22 in?
Job 30:22 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 30:22?
Job 30:22 reads (NET): “You pick me up on the wind and make me ride on it; you toss me about in the storm.” 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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