28And he inhabiteth cities cut off, houses not dwelt in, That have been ready to become heaps.


In Context

25 For he stretched out against God his hand, And against the Mighty he maketh himself mighty.

26 He runneth unto Him with a neck, With thick bosses of his shields.

27 For he hath covered his face with his fat, And maketh vigour over his confidence.

28 And he inhabiteth cities cut off, houses not dwelt in, That have been ready to become heaps.

29 He is not rich, nor doth his wealth rise, Nor doth he stretch out on earth their continuance.

30 He turneth not aside from darkness, His tender branch doth a flame dry up, And he turneth aside at the breath of His mouth!

Job 15:28 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:28And he dwelleth in desolate cities, [and] in houses which no man inhabiteth, which are ready to become heaps.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:28he will inhabit ruined towns and houses where no one lives, houses crumbling to rubble.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:28He hath dwelt in desolate cities, and in desert houses that are reduced into heaps.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:28And he hath dwelt in desolate cities, In houses which no man inhabited, Which were ready to become heaps;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:28And he dwelleth in desolate cities, in houses that no man inhabiteth, which are destined to become heaps.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:28And he hath dwelt in desolate cities, in houses which no man inhabited, which were ready to become heaps.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:28And he dwelleth in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, which are ready to become heaps.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:28He has lived in desolate cities, in houses which no one inhabited, which were ready to become heaps.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:28And he dwells in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabits, which are ready to become heaps.