23He may let them rest in a feeling of security, but his eyes are on their ways.


In Context

20 The womb forgets them, the worm feasts on them; evil men are no longer remembered but are broken like a tree.

21 They prey on the barren and childless woman, and to the widow show no kindness.

22 But God drags away the mighty by his power; though they become established, they have no assurance of life.

23 He may let them rest in a feeling of security, but his eyes are on their ways.

24 For a little while they are exalted, and then they are gone; they are brought low and gathered up like all others; they are cut off like heads of grain.

25 "If this is not so, who can prove me false and reduce my words to nothing?"

Job 24:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:23[Though] it be given him [to be] in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes [are] upon their ways.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

24:23God hath given him place for penance, and he abuseth it unto pride: but his eyes are upon his ways.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

24:23God giveth them to be in security, and they rest thereon; And his eyes are upon their ways.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:23God setteth him in safety, and he resteth thereon; but his eyes are upon their ways.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

24:23God giveth them to be in security, and they rest thereon; and his eyes are upon their ways.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:23Though it is given him to be in safety, on which he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:23God gives them security, and they rest in it. His eyes are on their ways.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

24:23He giveth to him confidence, and he is supported, And his eyes are on their ways.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:23Though it be given him to be in safety, where on he rests; yet his eyes are on their ways.