Job 39:9 web — "Will the wild ox be content to serve you? Or will he stay by your feeding trough?

World English Bible

""Will the wild ox be content to serve you? Or will he stay by your feeding trough?"

— Job 39:9, World English Bible

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Job 39 — Context

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Whose home I have made the wilderness, and the salt land his dwelling place?

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He scorns the tumult of the city, neither does he hear the shouting of the driver.

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The range of the mountains is his pasture, He searches after every green thing.

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"Will the wild ox be content to serve you? Or will he stay by your feeding trough?

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Can you hold the wild ox in the furrow with his harness? Or will he till the valleys after you?

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Will you trust him, because his strength is great? Or will you leave to him your labor?

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Will you confide in him, that he will bring home your seed, and gather the grain of your threshing floor?

Job 39:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 39:9 say?
Job 39:9 in the World English Bible reads: “"Will the wild ox be content to serve you? Or will he stay by your feeding trough?”
Where is Job 39:9 in the Bible?
Job 39:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 39, verse 9.
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 39:9.
What translation should I read Job 39:9 in?
Job 39:9 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 39:9?
Job 39:9 reads (WEB): “"Will the wild ox be content to serve you? Or will he stay by your feeding trough?” 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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