Job 5:22 kjv — At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.

King James Version

"At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth."

— Job 5:22, King James Version

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Job 5 — Context

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He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.

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In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.

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Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.

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At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.

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For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.

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And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.

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Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth.

Job 5:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 5:22 say?
Job 5:22 in the King James Version reads: “At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.”
Where is Job 5:22 in the Bible?
Job 5:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 5, verse 22.
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 5:22.
What translation should I read Job 5:22 in?
Job 5:22 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 5:22?
Job 5:22 reads (KJV): “At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.” 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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