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Job 4:7 net — Call to mind now: Who, being innocent, ever perished? And where were upright people ever destroyed?

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"Call to mind now: Who, being innocent, ever perished? And where were upright people ever destroyed?"

— Job 4:7, NET Bible

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Job 4 — Context

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Your words have supported those who stumbled, and you have strengthened the knees that gave way.

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But now the same thing comes to you, and you are discouraged; it strikes you, and you are terrified.

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Is not your piety your confidence, and your blameless ways your hope?

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Call to mind now: Who, being innocent, ever perished? And where were upright people ever destroyed?

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Even as I have seen, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same.

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By the breath of God they perish, and by the blast of his anger they are consumed.

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There is the roaring of the lion and the growling of the young lion, but the teeth of the young lions are broken.

Job 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 4:7 say?
Job 4:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Call to mind now: Who, being innocent, ever perished? And where were upright people ever destroyed?”
Where is Job 4:7 in the Bible?
Job 4:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read Job 4:7 in?
Job 4:7 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 4:7?
Job 4:7 reads (NET): “Call to mind now: Who, being innocent, ever perished? And where were upright people ever destroyed?” 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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