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Job 8:20-1953 kjv — Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: Till he fill thy mouth with laughing…

King James Version

20

Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:

21

Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.

22

They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought.

— Job 8:20-1953, King James Version

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Job 8:20-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, Neither will he uphold the evil-doers. He will yet fill thy mouth with laughter, And thy lips with shouting. They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; And the tent of the wicked shall be no more. ”

  • WEB

    “"Behold, God will not cast away a blameless man, neither will he uphold the evildoers. He will still fill your mouth with laughter, your lips with shouting. Those who hate you shall be clothed with shame. The tent of the wicked shall be no more."”

  • NET

    ““Surely, God does not reject a blameless man, nor does he grasp the hand of the evildoers. He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with gladness. Those who hate you will be clothed with shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.””

  • DRB

    “God will not cast away the simple, nor reach out his hand to the evil doer: Until thy mouth be filled with laughter, and thy lips with rejoicing. They that hate thee, shall be clothed with confusion: and the dwelling of the wicked shall not stand. ”

  • BBE

    “Truly, God will not give up him who is without sin, and will not take evil-doers by the hand. The time will come when your mouth will be full of laughing, and cries of joy will come from your lips. Your haters will be clothed with shame, and the tent of the sinner will not be seen again.”

  • KJVA

    “Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought. ”

Job 8 — Context

17

His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.

18

If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not seen thee.

19

Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow.

20

Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:

21

Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.

22

They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought.

Job 8:20-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 8:20-1953 say?
Job 8:20-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought. ”
Where is Job 8:20-1953 in the Bible?
Job 8:20-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 8, verses 20–1953.
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 8:20-1953.
What translation should I read Job 8:20-1953 in?
Job 8:20-1953 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 8:20-1953?
Job 8:20-1953 reads (KJV): “Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought. ” 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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