New International Version Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash, New Living Translation What has taken away your reason? What has weakened your vision, English Standard Version Why does your heart carry you away, and why do your eyes flash, Berean Standard Bible Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash, Berean Literal Bible Why does your heart carry you away, and why do your eyes flash, King James Bible Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at, New King James Version Why does your heart carry you away, And what do your eyes wink at, New American Standard Bible “Why does your heart take you away? And why do your eyes wink, NASB 1995 “Why does your heart carry you away? And why do your eyes flash, NASB 1977 “Why does your heart carry you away? And why do your eyes flash, Legacy Standard Bible Why does your heart take you away? And why do your eyes flash, Amplified Bible “Why does your heart carry you away [allowing you to be controlled by emotion]? And why do your eyes flash [in anger or contempt], Berean Annotated Bible Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash (blink), Christian Standard Bible Why has your heart misled you, and why do your eyes flash Holman Christian Standard Bible Why has your heart misled you, and why do your eyes flash American Standard Version Why doth thy heart carry thee away? And why do thine eyes flash, Contemporary English Version Your emotions are out of control, making you look fierce; English Revised Version Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and why do thine eyes wink? GOD'S WORD® Translation Why have your emotions carried you away? Why do your eyes flash Good News Translation But you are excited and glare at us in anger. International Standard Version Why have your emotions carried you away? And why do your eyes flash NET Bible Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash, New Heart English Bible Why does your heart carry you away? Why do your eyes flash, Webster's Bible Translation Why doth thy heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhy has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash, World English Bible Why does your heart carry you away? Why do your eyes flash, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy does your heart take you away? And why are your eyes high? Berean Literal Bible Why does your heart carry you away, and why do your eyes flash, Young's Literal Translation What -- doth thine heart take thee away? And what -- are thine eyes high? Smith's Literal Translation Why shall thy heart take thee? and why shall thine eyes wink? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhy doth thy heart elevate thee, and why dost thou stare with thy eyes, as if they were thinking great things ? Catholic Public Domain Version Why does your heart exalt you, and why do you gaze with your eyes, as if thinking great things? New American Bible Why does your heart carry you away, and why do your eyes flash, New Revised Standard Version Why does your heart carry you away, and why do your eyes flash, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy does your heart boast? And what do your eyes wink at, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Why is your heart lifted up and why do your eyes beckon us? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Why doth thy heart carry thee away? And why do thine eyes wink? Brenton Septuagint Translation What has thine heart dared? or what have thine eyes aimed at, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God…11Are the consolations of God not enough for you, even words spoken gently to you? 12Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash, 13as you turn your spirit against God and pour such words from your mouth?… Cross References Why has your heart carried you away, Obadiah 1:3 The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ Ezekiel 28:17 Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? and why do your eyes flash, Proverbs 6:17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, Isaiah 2:11 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. Proverbs 30:13 There is a generation—how haughty are their eyes and pretentious are their glances— Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Psalm 73:7 From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild. Ecclesiastes 9:3 This is an evil in everything that is done under the sun: There is one fate for everyone. Furthermore, the hearts of men are full of evil and madness while they are alive, and afterward they join the dead. Romans 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. Isaiah 44:20 He feeds on ashes. His deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, “Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?” 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Treasury of Scripture Why does your heart carry you away? and what do your eyes wink at, thine heart Ecclesiastes 11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Mark 7:21,22 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, … Acts 5:3,4 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? … thy eyes Job 17:2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? Psalm 35:19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause. Proverbs 6:13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; Jump to Previous Carried Carry Eyes Flash Heart High Lifted Uncontrolled WinkJump to Next Carried Carry Eyes Flash Heart High Lifted Uncontrolled WinkJob 15 1. Eliphaz reproves Job for impiety in justifying himself17. He proves by tradition the restlessness of wicked men Why has your heart carried you away, Eliphaz charges Job with allowing his inner turmoil to overturn sound judgment. Rather than recognizing Job’s suffering as proof of guilt, he assumes Job has departed from wisdom and is resisting God’s correction. Oba 1:3 The pride of your heart has deceived you,… and why do your eyes flash, Eliphaz interprets Job’s visible grief and indignation as defiance. His accusation reflects the growing harshness of the friends’ counsel, as they mistake Job’s honest anguish for rebellion against God. Pro 6:17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed… Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliphaz the TemaniteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking to Job, questioning his attitude and understanding of God. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, known for his suffering and perseverance. Job is being challenged by his friends regarding his responses to his trials. 3. Teman A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered to be a man of wisdom and understanding. Teaching Points Guarding the HeartThe heart is central to our spiritual life. We must be vigilant in guarding it against negative influences and emotions that can lead us away from God. Perception and Reality Our eyes can deceive us, leading us to misinterpret situations. We should seek God's wisdom to see things clearly and not be led astray by our own understanding. The Role of Friends in Trials Eliphaz's approach to Job's suffering reminds us of the importance of offering compassionate and wise counsel to those in distress, rather than judgment. Self-Reflection in Suffering In times of trial, it is crucial to examine our hearts and motives, ensuring they align with God's will and truth. The Danger of Pride Eliphaz's words caution against the pride that can arise from self-righteousness, urging humility and reliance on God's wisdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 15:12?2. How does Job 15:12 challenge us to guard our hearts against pride? 3. What does "turn your spirit against God" teach about resisting temptation? 4. How can we apply Job 15:12 to maintain humility in our daily lives? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Job 15:12 and Proverbs on guarding the heart? 6. How does understanding Job 15:12 deepen our awareness of internal spiritual struggles? 7. What does Job 15:12 reveal about human emotions and their impact on faith? 8. How does Job 15:12 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 9. What historical context influences the message of Job 15:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 15? (12) What do thy eyes wink at?--Or, Why do they wink? as though it was only thou who perceivedst it.Verse 12. - Why doth thine heart carry thee away? or, Whither doth thine heart carry thee away? i.e. to what a pitch of presumption and audacity do thy proud thoughts carry thee? And what do thy eyes wink at? or, Wherefore do thy eyes roll? The verb used occurs only in this place. Its meaning is very doubtful. Eliphaz interprets Job’s turbulent feelings and flashing eyes as evidence that his heart has been swept away from humble trust in God. While Scripture warns against passions that override obedience, it also recognizes honest lament and righteous anger. The passage challenges us to examine whether our emotions carry us toward or away from steadfast faith, remembering that the Lord alone discerns the true motives of the heart. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whyמַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what has your heart לִבֶּ֑ךָ (lib·be·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre carried you away, יִּקָּחֲךָ֥ (yiq·qā·ḥă·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take and why וּֽמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what do your eyes עֵינֶֽיךָ׃ (‘ê·ne·ḵā) Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain flash, יִּרְזְמ֥וּן (yir·zə·mūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 7335: To twinkle the eye Additonal Resources Job 15:12 Blue Letter BibleJob 15:12 Bible Gateway Job 15:12 Bible.com Job 15:12 NIV |
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