Job 4:16 net — It stands still, but I cannot recognize its appearance; an image is before my eyes, and I hear a murmuring voice:

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"It stands still, but I cannot recognize its appearance; an image is before my eyes, and I hear a murmuring voice:"

— Job 4:16, NET Bible

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Job 4 — Context

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In the troubling thoughts of the dreams in the night when a deep sleep falls on men,

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dread gripped me and trembling, which made all my bones shake.

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Then a breath of air passes by my face; it makes the hair of my flesh stand up.

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It stands still, but I cannot recognize its appearance; an image is before my eyes, and I hear a murmuring voice:

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“Is a mortal man righteous before God? Or a man pure before his Creator?

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If God puts no trust in his servants and attributes folly to his angels,

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how much more to those who live in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who are crushed like a moth?

Job 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 4:16 say?
Job 4:16 in the NET Bible reads: “It stands still, but I cannot recognize its appearance; an image is before my eyes, and I hear a murmuring voice:”
Where is Job 4:16 in the Bible?
Job 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read Job 4:16 in?
Job 4:16 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 4:16?
Job 4:16 reads (NET): “It stands still, but I cannot recognize its appearance; an image is before my eyes, and I hear a murmuring voice:” 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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