Job 35:5 bbe — Let your eyes be turned to the heavens, and lifted up to see the skies; they are higher than you.

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"Let your eyes be turned to the heavens, and lifted up to see the skies; they are higher than you."

— Job 35:5, Bible in Basic English

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“Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.”
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Job 35 — Context

Does it seem to you to be right, and righteousness before God, to say,

What profit is it to me, and how am I better off than if I had done wrong?

I will make answer to you and to your friends:

Let your eyes be turned to the heavens, and lifted up to see the skies; they are higher than you.

If you have done wrong, is he any the worse for it? and if your sins are great in number, what is it to him?

If you are upright, what do you give to him? or what does he take from your hand?

Your evil-doing may have an effect on a man like yourself, or your righteousness on a son of man.

Job 35:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 35:5 say?

Job 35:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let your eyes be turned to the heavens, and lifted up to see the skies; they are higher than you.”

Where is Job 35:5 in the Bible?

Job 35:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 35, verse 5.

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 35:5.

What translation should I read Job 35:5 in?

Job 35:5 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 35:5?

Job 35:5 reads (BBE): “Let your eyes be turned to the heavens, and lifted up to see the skies; they are higher than you.” 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 35:5 bbe — Let your eyes be turned to the heavens, and lifted up to see the skies; they are higher than you.

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Job 35 — Context

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