Job 4:20

Job 4:21-1964 bbe — If their tent-cord is pulled up, do they not come to an end, and without wisdom?

Bible in Basic English

"If their tent-cord is pulled up, do they not come to an end, and without wisdom?"

— Job 4:21-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Job 4:21-1964 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wisdom. ”
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ASV
“Is not their tent-cord plucked up within them? They die, and that without wisdom. ”
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WEB
“Isn't their tent cord plucked up within them? They die, and that without wisdom.'”
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Job 4 — Context

Truly, he puts no faith in his servants, and he sees error in his angels;

How much more those living in houses of earth, whose bases are in the dust! They are crushed more quickly than an insect;

Between morning and evening they are completely broken; they come to an end for ever, and no one takes note.

If their tent-cord is pulled up, do they not come to an end, and without wisdom?

Job 4:21-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 4:21-1964 say?

Job 4:21-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If their tent-cord is pulled up, do they not come to an end, and without wisdom?”

Where is Job 4:21-1964 in the Bible?

Job 4:21-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 4, verses 21–1964.

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 4:21-1964.

What translation should I read Job 4:21-1964 in?

Job 4:21-1964 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 4:21-1964?

Job 4:21-1964 reads (BBE): “If their tent-cord is pulled up, do they not come to an end, and without wisdom?” 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 4:21-1964 bbe — If their tent-cord is pulled up, do they not come to an end, and without wisdom?

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Job 4:21-1964 in Other Translations

Job 4 — Context

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