Job 5:22 nasb — "You will laugh at violence and famine, And you will not be afraid of wild beasts.

NASB

""You will laugh at violence and famine, And you will not be afraid of wild beasts."

— Job 5:22, NASB

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Job 5 — Context

19

"From six troubles He will deliver you, Even in seven evil will not touch you.

20

"In famine He will redeem you from death, And in war from the power of the sword.

21

"You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of violence when it comes.

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"You will laugh at violence and famine, And you will not be afraid of wild beasts.

23

"For you will be in league with the stones of the field, And the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.

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"You will know that your tent is secure, For you will visit your abode and fear no loss.

25

"You will know also that your descendants will be many, And your 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 NASB reads: “"You will laugh at violence and famine, And you will not be afraid of wild beasts.”
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 (NASB): “"You will laugh at violence and famine, And you will not be afraid of wild beasts.” 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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