Job 33:11 bbe — He puts chains on my feet; he is watching all my ways.

Bible in Basic English

"He puts chains on my feet; he is watching all my ways."

— Job 33:11, Bible in Basic English

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Job 33 — Context

But you said in my hearing, and your voice came to my ears:

I am clean, without sin; I am washed, and there is no evil in me:

See, he is looking for something against me; in his eyes I am as one of his haters;

He puts chains on my feet; he is watching all my ways.

Truly, in saying this you are wrong; for God is greater than man.

Why do you put forward your cause against him, saying, He gives no answer to any of my words?

For God gives his word in one way, even in two, and man is not conscious of it:

Job 33:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 33:11 say?

Job 33:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He puts chains on my feet; he is watching all my ways.”

Where is Job 33:11 in the Bible?

Job 33:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 33, 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 33:11.

What translation should I read Job 33:11 in?

Job 33:11 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 33:11?

Job 33:11 reads (BBE): “He puts chains on my feet; he is watching all my ways.” 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.

Job 33:11 bbe — He puts chains on my feet; he is watching all my ways.

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