Job 5:2

Job 5:1 bbe — Give now a cry for help; is there anyone who will give you an answer? and to which of the holy ones will you make your…

Bible in Basic English

"Give now a cry for help; is there anyone who will give you an answer? and to which of the holy ones will you make your prayer?"

— Job 5:1, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints wilt thou turn?”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
DRB
“Call now, if there be any that will answer thee, and turn to some of the saints.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB

Job 5 — Context

Give now a cry for help; is there anyone who will give you an answer? and to which of the holy ones will you make your prayer?

For wrath is the cause of death to the foolish, and he who has no wisdom comes to his end through passion.

I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly the curse came on his house.

Now his children have no safe place, and they are crushed before the judges, for no one takes up their cause.

Job 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 5:1 say?

Job 5:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give now a cry for help; is there anyone who will give you an answer? and to which of the holy ones will you make your prayer?”

Where is Job 5:1 in the Bible?

Job 5:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 5, verse 1.

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 5:1.

What translation should I read Job 5:1 in?

Job 5:1 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 5:1?

Job 5:1 reads (BBE): “Give now a cry for help; is there anyone who will give you an answer? and to which of the holy ones will you make your prayer?” 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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