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Job 4:8 cpdv — In fact, I have instead seen those who work iniquity and who sow resentments, reap them,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"In fact, I have instead seen those who work iniquity and who sow resentments, reap them, "

— Job 4:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 4 — Context

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But now the scourge has overcome you, and you falter. It has touched you, and you are disturbed.

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Where is your reverence, your fortitude, your patience, and the perfection of your ways?

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Consider this, I beg you: who ever perished being innocent? Or when have the righteous been destroyed?

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In fact, I have instead seen those who work iniquity and who sow resentments, reap them,

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perishing by the breath of God, and being consumed by the wrath of his spirit.

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The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the lioness, and the teeth of young lions have been worn away.

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The tiger has perished because it does not have prey, and the young lions have been scattered.

Job 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 4:8 say?
Job 4:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “In fact, I have instead seen those who work iniquity and who sow resentments, reap them, ”
Where is Job 4:8 in the Bible?
Job 4:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read Job 4:8 in?
Job 4:8 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 4:8?
Job 4:8 reads (CPDV): “In fact, I have instead seen those who work iniquity and who sow resentments, reap them, ” 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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