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Job 5:7 net — but people are born to trouble, as surely as the sparks fly upward.

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"but people are born to trouble, as surely as the sparks fly upward."

— Job 5:7, NET Bible

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Job 5 — Context

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His children are far from safety, and they are crushed at the place where judgment is rendered, nor is there anyone to deliver them.

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The hungry eat up his harvest, and take it even from behind the thorns, and the thirsty pant for their wealth.

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For evil does not come up from the dust, nor does trouble spring up from the ground,

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but people are born to trouble, as surely as the sparks fly upward.

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Blessings for the One Who Seeks God“But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would set forth my case.

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He does great and unsearchable things, marvelous things without number;

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he gives rain on the earth, and sends water on the fields;

Job 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 5:7 say?
Job 5:7 in the NET Bible reads: “but people are born to trouble, as surely as the sparks fly upward.”
Where is Job 5:7 in the Bible?
Job 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Job 5:7 in?
Job 5:7 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 5:7?
Job 5:7 reads (NET): “but people are born to trouble, as surely as the sparks fly upward.” 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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