Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely then you will count my steps but not keep track of my sin. New Living Translation For then you would guard my steps, instead of watching for my sins. English Standard Version For then you would number my steps; you would not keep watch over my sin; Berean Standard Bible For then You would count my steps, but would not keep track of my sin. King James Bible For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? New King James Version For now You number my steps, But do not watch over my sin. New American Standard Bible “For now You number my steps, You do not observe my sin. NASB 1995 “For now You number my steps, You do not observe my sin. NASB 1977 “For now Thou dost number my steps, Thou dost not observe my sin. Legacy Standard Bible For now You number my steps, You do not keep watch over my sin. Amplified Bible “But now You number [each of] my steps; You do not observe nor take note of my sin. Christian Standard Bible For then you would count my steps but would not take note of my sin. Holman Christian Standard Bible For then You would count my steps but would not take note of my sin. American Standard Version But now thou numberest my steps: Dost thou not watch over my sin? Contemporary English Version You would take care of me, but not count my sins-- English Revised Version But now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? GOD'S WORD® Translation Though now you count my steps, you will not keep [a record of] my sins. Good News Translation Then you will watch every step I take, but you will not keep track of my sins. International Standard Version Then you'll certainly count every step I took, but you won't keep an inventory of my sin. NET Bible "Surely now you count my steps; then you would not mark my sin. New Heart English Bible But now you number my steps. Do you not watch over my sin? Webster's Bible Translation For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor then You would count my steps, but would not keep track of my sin. World English Bible But now you count my steps. Don’t you watch over my sin? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut now, You number my steps, "" You do not watch over my sin. Young's Literal Translation But now, my steps Thou numberest, Thou dost not watch over my sin. Smith's Literal Translation For now thou wilt count my steps: wilt thou not watch over my sin? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou indeed hast numbered my steps, but spare my sins. Catholic Public Domain Version Indeed, you have numbered my steps, but you have been lenient with my sins. New American Bible Surely then you would count my steps, and not keep watch for sin in me. New Revised Standard Version For then you would not number my steps, you would not keep watch over my sin; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor now thou numberest not my steps: and thou keepest not watch over my sins. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because now, do not number my goings and do not hold my sins against me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But now Thou numberest my steps, Thou dost not even wait for my sin; Brenton Septuagint Translation But thou hast numbered my devices: and not one of my sins shall escape thee? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Laments the Finality of Death…15You will call, and I will answer; You will desire the work of Your hands. 16For then You would count my steps, but would not keep track of my sin. 17My transgression would be sealed in a bag, and You would cover over my iniquity.… Cross References Psalm 139:1-3 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. Proverbs 5:21 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Psalm 56:8 You have taken account of my wanderings. Put my tears in Your bottle—are they not in Your book? Jeremiah 16:17 For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” Matthew 10:30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Psalm 33:13-15 The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Psalm 90:8 You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. Luke 12:7 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Psalm 121:3-4 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. / Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Isaiah 29:15 Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. Treasury of Scripture For now you number my steps: do you not watch over my sin? thou numberest Job 10:6,14 That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin? … Job 13:27 Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, and lookest narrowly unto all my paths; thou settest a print upon the heels of my feet. Job 31:4 Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps? Jump to Previous Count Numbered Numberest Observe Overlooked Sin Steps Surely Track Wait Watch WouldestJump to Next Count Numbered Numberest Observe Overlooked Sin Steps Surely Track Wait Watch WouldestJob 14 1. Job entreats God for favor, by the shortness of life, and certainty of death7. He waits for his change 16. By sin the creature is subject to corruption For then You would count my steps This phrase reflects Job's understanding of God's omniscience and His intimate involvement in human affairs. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the idea of counting steps signifies a detailed awareness of one's actions and life journey. This aligns with Psalm 139:3, where God is described as being acquainted with all our ways. The imagery of counting steps suggests a God who is attentive and concerned with the minutiae of human life, emphasizing His role as a meticulous observer and judge. but would not keep track of my sin 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, known for his immense suffering and his quest for understanding God's justice. 2. God The Almighty Creator, whom Job addresses throughout the book. Job is in dialogue with God, seeking answers to his suffering and questioning divine justice. 3. Job's Suffering The context of this verse is Job's lament over his suffering and his desire for God to overlook his sins, reflecting his deep struggle with understanding his plight. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceGod is fully aware of every detail of our lives, including our actions and thoughts. This should lead us to live with integrity, knowing that nothing is hidden from Him. The Nature of Sin and Forgiveness While God is aware of our sins, He offers forgiveness through repentance. Job's plea reflects a deep human desire for mercy and understanding from God. Trust in God's Justice Even when we do not understand our circumstances, we can trust that God is just and merciful. Job's struggle is a reminder to hold onto faith even in confusion. The Importance of Honest Prayer Job's candid conversation with God encourages us to bring our honest questions and struggles to Him, trusting that He hears and understands. Hope in Redemption Despite our sins, there is hope in God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, who intercedes on our behalf. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 14Is it sinful to masturbate? In Job 31:1-4, how can Job claim such purity given other scriptures teach no one is entirely sinless? Given Job 16:17, how does the text account for Job's apparent sinlessness despite broader biblical teachings that 'all have sinned' (Romans 3:23)? Why does God allow Christians to struggle with sin?(16) For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?--"It is sealed up in a bag, and Thou fastenest up mine iniquity. But persecution so persistent would wear out the strongest, even as the mountain and the rock are gradually worn away. How much more then must I be the subject of decay? for Thou destroyest the hope of man when he dieth, so that he no longer has any interest in the welfare or any concern in the adversity of his children after him; only in his own person he has pain, and his own soul within him mourneth."Verse 16. - For now thou numberest my steps; rather, but now. Job, at this point, proceeds to contrast his actual condition with the ideal one which (in vers. 13-15) his imagination has conjured up. God's actual attitude towards him he regards as one, not of protecting love, but of jealous hostility. His "steps" are observed, counted - every divergence from the right path is noted - a false step, if he makes one, is at once punished. Dost thou not watch over my sin? (comp. Job 10:14). Job's sins, he thinks, are watched for, spied out, taken note of, and remembered against him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction then עַ֭תָּה (‘at·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time You would count תִּסְפּ֑וֹר (tis·pō·wr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate my steps, צְעָדַ֣י (ṣə·‘ā·ḏay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6806: A pace, regular step but would not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no keep track תִ֝שְׁמ֗וֹר (ṯiš·mō·wr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my sin. חַטָּאתִֽי׃ (ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender Links Job 14:16 NIVJob 14:16 NLT Job 14:16 ESV Job 14:16 NASB Job 14:16 KJV Job 14:16 BibleApps.com Job 14:16 Biblia Paralela Job 14:16 Chinese Bible Job 14:16 French Bible Job 14:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 14:16 But now you number my steps (Jb) |
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