Job 5:23 bbe — For you will be in agreement with the stones of the earth, and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.

Bible in Basic English

"For you will be in agreement with the stones of the earth, and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you."

— Job 5:23, Bible in Basic English

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Job 5:23 in Other Translations

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KJV
“For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field; And the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“For you shall be allied with the stones of the field. The animals of the field shall be at peace with you.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“But thou shalt have a covenant with the stones of the lands, and the beasts of the earth shall be at peace with thee.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB

Job 5 — Context

When there is need of food he will keep you from death, and in war from the power of the sword.

He will keep you safe from the evil tongue; and you will have no fear of wasting when it comes.

You will make sport of destruction and need, and will have no fear of the beasts of the earth.

For you will be in agreement with the stones of the earth, and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.

And you will be certain that your tent is at peace, and after looking over your property you will see that nothing is gone.

You will be certain that your seed will be great, and your offspring like the plants of the earth.

You will come to your last resting-place in full strength, as the grain is taken up to the crushing-floor in its time.

Job 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 5:23 say?

Job 5:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For you will be in agreement with the stones of the earth, and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.”

Where is Job 5:23 in the Bible?

Job 5:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 5, verse 23.

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 5:23.

What translation should I read Job 5:23 in?

Job 5:23 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 5:23?

Job 5:23 reads (BBE): “For you will be in agreement with the stones of the earth, and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.” 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.

Job 5:23 bbe — For you will be in agreement with the stones of the earth, and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.

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