Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those who are at ease have contempt for misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping. New Living Translation People who are at ease mock those in trouble. They give a push to people who are stumbling. English Standard Version In the thought of one who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; it is ready for those whose feet slip. Berean Standard Bible The one at ease scorns misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping. King James Bible He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease. New King James Version A lamp is despised in the thought of one who is at ease; It is made ready for those whose feet slip. New American Standard Bible “He who is at ease holds disaster in contempt, As prepared for those whose feet slip. NASB 1995 “He who is at ease holds calamity in contempt, As prepared for those whose feet slip. NASB 1977 “He who is at ease holds calamity in contempt, As prepared for those whose feet slip. Legacy Standard Bible As for upheaval, there is only contempt by the one who acts at ease, But it is prepared for those whose feet slip. Amplified Bible “He who is at ease has contempt for misfortune, But misfortune is ready [and anxiously waiting] for those whose feet slip. Christian Standard Bible The one who is at ease holds calamity in contempt and thinks it is prepared for those whose feet are slipping. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who is at ease holds calamity in contempt and thinks it is prepared for those whose feet are slipping. American Standard Version In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth. Contemporary English Version It's easy to condemn those who are suffering, when you have no troubles. English Revised Version In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; it is ready for them whose foot slippeth. GOD'S WORD® Translation "A person who has an easy life has no appreciation for misfortune. He thinks it is the fate of those who slip up. Good News Translation You have no troubles, and yet you make fun of me; you hit someone who is about to fall. International Standard Version The carefree are thinking, 'I have contempt for misfortune,' Those who are about to stumble deserve it. Majority Standard Bible The one at ease scorns misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping. NET Bible For calamity, there is derision (according to the ideas of the fortunate)--a fate for those whose feet slip! New Heart English Bible In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips. Webster's Bible Translation He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease. World English Bible In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA torch—despised in the thoughts of the secure "" Is prepared for those sliding with the feet. Young's Literal Translation A torch -- despised in the thoughts of the secure Is prepared for those sliding with the feet. Smith's Literal Translation To misfortune is contempt to the thoughts of him at ease, being prepared for the waverings of the foot. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe lamp despised in the thoughts of the rich, is ready for the time appointed. Catholic Public Domain Version The lamp that is despised in the thoughts of the rich is ready for the appointed time. New American Bible The undisturbed esteem my downfall a disgrace such as awaits unsteady feet; New Revised Standard Version Those at ease have contempt for misfortune, but it is ready for those whose feet are unstable. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho is ready to do away with contempt and iniquity, and to strengthen the slippery feet. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To remove madness and evil and to restore a disjointed foot OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A contemptible brand in the thought of him that is at ease, A thing ready for them whose foot slippeth. Brenton Septuagint Translation For it had been ordained that he should fall under others at the appointed time, and that his houses should be spoiled by transgressors: let not however any one trust that, being evil, he shall be held guiltless, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Responds to Zophar…4I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock. 5The one at ease scorns misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping. 6The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure—those who carry their god in their hands.… Cross References Proverbs 19:28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity. Psalm 123:4 We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud. Isaiah 28:22 So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land. Proverbs 14:6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. Psalm 35:15-16 But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing. / Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me. Proverbs 17:5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished. Isaiah 57:4 Whom are you mocking? At whom do you sneer and stick out your tongue? Are you not children of transgression, offspring of deceit, Psalm 69:12 Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards. Proverbs 30:17 As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. Lamentations 3:14 I am a laughingstock to all my people; they mock me in song all day long. Matthew 27:39-44 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ... Luke 23:35-37 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” Mark 15:29-32 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ... 1 Peter 4:4 Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you. Hebrews 11:36 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. Treasury of Scripture He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease. ready Deuteronomy 32:35 To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. Psalm 17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. Psalm 94:18 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. a lamp Job 18:5 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine. Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Proverbs 20:20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. of him Job 6:5 Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder? Job 16:4 I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you. Psalm 123:3,4 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt… Jump to Previous Brand Calamity Comfort Contempt Contemptible Despised Ease Fate Feet Foot Holds Lamp Misfortune Prepared Ready Respect Secure Slip Slippeth Slipping Slips Thought Thoughts Torch TroubleJump to Next Brand Calamity Comfort Contempt Contemptible Despised Ease Fate Feet Foot Holds Lamp Misfortune Prepared Ready Respect Secure Slip Slippeth Slipping Slips Thought Thoughts Torch TroubleJob 12 1. Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him7. He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence The one at ease This phrase refers to individuals who are in a position of comfort and security. In the context of Job, it highlights the contrast between those who are suffering and those who are not. Biblically, this can be seen in the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31), where the rich man lived in ease while Lazarus suffered. Theologically, it suggests a warning against complacency and a lack of empathy for those in distress. scorns misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the justice of God. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up arguing that his suffering must be due to his own sin. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. God The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing and ultimately restores him. 5. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity. Teaching Points Understanding MisfortuneMisfortune is not always a result of personal sin. Job's account challenges the simplistic view that suffering is always a direct punishment for wrongdoing. Empathy for the Suffering As Christians, we are called to empathize with those who suffer rather than scorn them. We should offer support and understanding, reflecting Christ's love. The Danger of Complacency Being "at ease" can lead to a lack of compassion and understanding. We must guard against becoming complacent in our spiritual lives and attitudes toward others. The Role of Trials Trials can serve as a refining process, drawing us closer to God and developing perseverance and character. God's Sovereignty and Justice Trust in God's ultimate justice and sovereignty, even when circumstances seem unfair or incomprehensible.(5) Is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.--This rendering conveys no sense. The meaning is either that the lamp or torch prepared for feet tottering and uncertain in the darkness is disregarded and rejected by those who are at ease, and need no such aid; in which case one does not see very clearly why Job compares himself to such a torch: or, more probably, there is contempt for calamity in the thoughts of him that is at ease, it is ready at hand for them who are tottering with their feet.Verse 5. - He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease; rather, as in the Revised Version, In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; it (i e. contempt) is ready for them whose foot slippeth. The meaning is, "I am despised and scorned by you who sit at ease, because my foot has slipped, and I have fallen into misfortune." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The one at easeשַׁאֲנָ֑ן (ša·’ă·nān) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7600: Secure, haughty despises בּ֭וּז (būz) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 937: Disrespect misfortune לַפִּ֣יד (lap·pîḏ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3940: A flambeau, lamp, flame as the fate לְעַשְׁתּ֣וּת (lə·‘aš·tūṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6248: Cogitation of those whose feet רָֽגֶל׃ (rā·ḡel) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda are slipping. לְמ֣וֹעֲדֵי (lə·mō·w·‘ă·ḏê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 4571: To slip, slide, totter, shake Links Job 12:5 NIVJob 12:5 NLT Job 12:5 ESV Job 12:5 NASB Job 12:5 KJV Job 12:5 BibleApps.com Job 12:5 Biblia Paralela Job 12:5 Chinese Bible Job 12:5 French Bible Job 12:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 12:5 In the thought of him who (Jb) |
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