23When he moveth himself to seek bread, he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.


In Context

20 The wicked man is proud all his days, and the number of the years of his tyranny is uncertain.

21 The sound of dread is always in his ears: and when there is peace, he always suspecteth treason.

22 He believeth not that he may return from darkness to light, looking round about for the sword on every side.

23 When he moveth himself to seek bread, he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

24 Tribulation shall terrify him, and distress shall surround him, as a king that is prepared for the battle.

25 For he hath stretched out his hand against God, and hath strengthened himself against the Almighty.

Job 15:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:23He wandereth abroad for bread, [saying,] Where [is it?] he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:23He wanders about-food for vultures ; he knows the day of darkness is at hand.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:23He wandereth abroad for bread,'saying , Where is it? He knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:23He wandereth abroad for bread, where may it be? He knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:23He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:23He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:23He wanders abroad for bread, saying, 'Where is it?' He knows that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:23He is wandering for bread — 'Where is it?' He hath known that ready at his hand Is a day of darkness.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:23He wanders abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knows that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.