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Job 9:24-1964 bbe — The land is given into the power of the evil-doer; the faces of its judges are covered; if not by him, then who has don…

Bible in Basic English

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The land is given into the power of the evil-doer; the faces of its judges are covered; if not by him, then who has done it?

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My days go quicker than a post-runner: they go in flight, they see no good.

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They go rushing on like reed-boats, like an eagle dropping suddenly on its food.

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If I say, I will put my grief out of mind, I will let my face be sad no longer and I will be bright;

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I go in fear of all my pains; I am certain that I will not be free from sin in your eyes.

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You will not let me be clear of sin! why then do I take trouble for nothing?

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If I am washed with snow water, and make my hands clean with soap;

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Then you will have me pushed into the dust, so that I will seem disgusting to my very clothing.

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For he is not a man as I am, that I might give him an answer, that we might come together before a judge.

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There is no one to give a decision between us, who might have control over us.

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Let him take away his rod from me and not send his fear on me:

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Then I would say what is in my mind without fear of him; for there is no cause of fear in myself.

— Job 9:24-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He covereth the faces of the judges thereof: Ifit benothe, who then is it? Now my days are swifter than a post: They flee away, they see no good. They are passed away as the swift ships; As the eagle that swoopeth on the prey. If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer; I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent. I shall be condemned; Why then do I labor in vain? If I wash myself with snow water, And make my hands never so clean; Yet wilt thou plunge me in the ditch, And mine own clothes shall abhor me. For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, That we should come together in judgment. There is no umpire betwixt us, That might lay his hand upon us both. Let him take his rod away from me, And let not his terror make me afraid: Then would I speak, and not fear him; For I am not so in myself. ”
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Job 9 — Context

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I have done no wrong; I give no thought to what becomes of me; I have no desire for life.

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It is all the same to me; so I say, He puts an end to the sinner and to him who has done no wrong together.

23

If death comes suddenly through disease, he makes sport of the fate of those who have done no wrong.

24

The land is given into the power of the evil-doer; the faces of its judges are covered; if not by him, then who has done it?

25

My days go quicker than a post-runner: they go in flight, they see no good.

26

They go rushing on like reed-boats, like an eagle dropping suddenly on its food.

27

If I say, I will put my grief out of mind, I will let my face be sad no longer and I will be bright;

28

I go in fear of all my pains; I am certain that I will not be free from sin in your eyes.

29

You will not let me be clear of sin! why then do I take trouble for nothing?

30

If I am washed with snow water, and make my hands clean with soap;

31

Then you will have me pushed into the dust, so that I will seem disgusting to my very clothing.

32

For he is not a man as I am, that I might give him an answer, that we might come together before a judge.

33

There is no one to give a decision between us, who might have control over us.

34

Let him take away his rod from me and not send his fear on me:

35

Then I would say what is in my mind without fear of him; for there is no cause of fear in myself.

Job 9:24-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:24-1964 say?

Job 9:24-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The land is given into the power of the evil-doer; the faces of its judges are covered; if not by him, then who has done it? My days go quicker than a post-runner: they go in flight, they see no good. They go rushing on like reed-boats, like an eagle dropping suddenly on its food. If I say, I will put my grief out of mind, I will let my face be sad no longer and I will be bright; I go in fear of all my pains; I am certain that I will not be free from sin in your eyes. You will not let me be clear of sin! why then do I take trouble for nothing? If I am washed with snow water, and make my hands clean with soap; Then you will have me pushed into the dust, so that I will seem disgusting to my very clothing. For he is not a man as I am, that I might give him an answer, that we might come together before a judge. There is no one to give a decision between us, who might have control over us. Let him take away his rod from me and not send his fear on me: Then I would say what is in my mind without fear of him; for there is no cause of fear in myself.”

Where is Job 9:24-1964 in the Bible?

Job 9:24-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, verses 24–1964.

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 9:24-1964.

What translation should I read Job 9:24-1964 in?

Job 9:24-1964 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 9:24-1964?

Job 9:24-1964 reads (BBE): “The land is given into the power of the evil-doer; the faces of its judges are covered; if not by him, then who has done it? My days go quicker than a post-runner: they go in flight, they see no good. They go rushing on like reed-boats, like an eagle dropping suddenly on its food. If I say, I will put my grief out of mind, I will let my face be sad no longer and I will be bright; I go in fear of all my pains; I am certain that I will not be free from sin in your eyes. You will not let me be clear of sin! why then do I take trouble for nothing? If I am washed with snow water, and make my hands clean with soap; Then you will have me pushed into the dust, so that I will seem disgusting to my very clothing. For he is not a man as I am, that I might give him an answer, that we might come together before a judge. There is no one to give a decision between us, who might have control over us. Let him take away his rod from me and not send his fear on me: Then I would say what is in my mind without fear of him; for there is no cause of fear in myself.” 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.