Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “May my enemy be like the wicked, my adversary like the unjust! New Living Translation “May my enemy be punished like the wicked, my adversary like those who do evil. English Standard Version “Let my enemy be as the wicked, and let him who rises up against me be as the unrighteous. Berean Standard Bible May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust. King James Bible Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous. New King James Version “May my enemy be like the wicked, And he who rises up against me like the unrighteous. New American Standard Bible “May my enemy be as the wicked, And my opponent as the criminal. NASB 1995 “May my enemy be as the wicked And my opponent as the unjust. NASB 1977 “May my enemy be as the wicked, And my opponent as the unjust. Legacy Standard Bible “May my enemy be as the wicked And the one who rises against me as the unjust. Amplified Bible “May my enemy be as the wicked, And he who rises up against me be as the unrighteous (unjust). Christian Standard Bible May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust. Holman Christian Standard Bible May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust. American Standard Version Let mine enemy be as the wicked, And let him that riseth up against me be as the unrighteous. Contemporary English Version I pray that my enemies will suffer no less than the wicked. English Revised Version Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and let him that riseth up against me be as the unrighteous. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Let my enemy be [treated] like wicked people. Let anyone who attacks me be [treated] like unrighteous people. Good News Translation May all who oppose me and fight against me be punished like the wicked and the unrighteous. International Standard Version "May my enemy be like the wicked; my adversary like the unjust. NET Bible "May my enemy be like the wicked, my adversary like the unrighteous. New Heart English Bible "Let my enemy be as the wicked. Let him who rises up against me be as the unrighteous. Webster's Bible Translation Let my enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMay my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust. World English Bible “Let my enemy be as the wicked. Let him who rises up against me be as the unrighteous. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy enemy is as the wicked, "" And my withstander as the perverse. Young's Literal Translation As the wicked is my enemy, And my withstander as the perverse. Smith's Literal Translation Mine enemy shall be as the unjust one, and he rising up against me, as the evil one. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet my enemy be as the ungodly, and my adversary as the wicked one. Catholic Public Domain Version Let the impious be as my enemy, and the sinful, as my adversary. New American Bible Let my enemy be as the wicked and my adversary as the unjust! New Revised Standard Version “May my enemy be like the wicked, and may my opponent be like the unrighteous. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet my enemy be as the ungodly, and he that hates me as the wicked. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And my enemies will be as the wicked and those who hate me, as the evil OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let mine enemy be as the wicked, And let him that riseth up against me be as the unrighteous. Brenton Septuagint Translation Nay rather, but let mine enemies be as the overthrow of the ungodly, and they that rise up against me, as the destruction of transgressors. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wicked Man's Portion7May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust. 8For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?… Cross References Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Proverbs 11:5-6 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. / The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. Psalm 109:17-20 The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. / The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil. / May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him. ... Proverbs 24:17-18 Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, / or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him. Psalm 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Psalm 35:26 May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 12:19-21 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Proverbs 24:19-20 Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked. / For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. Psalm 37:1-2 Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. / For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. Psalm 73:18-19 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Proverbs 3:31-32 Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways; / for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright. Treasury of Scripture Let my enemy be as the wicked, and he that rises up against me as the unrighteous. 1 Samuel 25:26 Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal. 2 Samuel 18:32 And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. Daniel 4:19 Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies. Jump to Previous Adversaries Enemies Enemy Evil Hater Opponent Perverse Rises Riseth Sinner Unjust Unrighteous WickedJump to Next Adversaries Enemies Enemy Evil Hater Opponent Perverse Rises Riseth Sinner Unjust Unrighteous WickedJob 27 1. Job protests his sincerity8. The hypocrite is without hope 11. The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses May my enemy be like the wicked In this phrase, Job expresses a desire for his adversaries to receive the same fate as the wicked. This reflects the biblical principle of divine justice, where the wicked are ultimately punished for their actions. The concept of the wicked facing consequences is a recurring theme in the Psalms and Proverbs, where the fate of the wicked is contrasted with the prosperity of the righteous (Psalm 1:4-6, Proverbs 10:27-30). Job's statement can be seen as a call for God's justice to prevail, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that God will ultimately judge the wicked (Revelation 20:12-15). and my opponent like the unjust. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. In this chapter, Job is continuing his discourse, maintaining his innocence and expressing his desire for justice against his adversaries. 2. Job's Friends Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Job's friends play a significant role in the surrounding chapters. They accuse Job of wrongdoing, suggesting that his suffering is a result of his sin. 3. The Wicked A general term used throughout the Bible to describe those who live in opposition to God's ways. In this context, Job is contrasting himself with the wicked, implying that his enemies should face the same fate as those who are unjust. 4. The Opponent This term refers to those who stand against Job, whether they are his friends who accuse him or others who doubt his integrity. 5. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. It serves as the backdrop for Job's trials and discourses. Teaching Points Integrity in SufferingJob's steadfastness in maintaining his integrity despite his suffering is a powerful example for believers. We are called to hold onto our faith and righteousness, even when falsely accused or misunderstood. Desire for Justice It is natural to desire justice against those who wrong us. However, we must balance this desire with a heart of forgiveness and leave ultimate judgment to God. Understanding the Wicked Recognizing the characteristics of the wicked helps us to avoid their path and align ourselves with God's righteousness. Prayer for Enemies While Job expresses a desire for his enemies to face justice, the New Testament encourages us to pray for our enemies, seeking their repentance and transformation. Trust in God's Sovereignty Ultimately, Job's account reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when we do not understand our circumstances. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 27How does Job 27:7–10 reconcile with observable reality where the wicked sometimes prosper rather than face immediate punishment? In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished? In Job 21:7, how can the wicked seemingly live long and prosper if divine justice is supposed to hold them accountable? Did Job's words contain any sin?(7) Let mine enemy be as the wicked.--While, however, he admits that the wicked is often a prosperous man, he declares that he has no envy for him, but would have only his adversaries to be like him.Verse 7. - Let mine enemy be as the wicked. The nexus of this passage with what goes before is uncertain. Some suppose Job's full thought to have been, "Ye try to persuade me to act wickedly by making a false representation of my feelings and convictions; but I absolutely refuse to do so. Let that rather be the act of my enemy." Others regard him as simply so vexed by his pretended friends, who are his real enemies, that he is driven to utter an imprecation against them. And he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous. This is another instance of a mere pleonastic hemistich - a repetition of the preceding clause in different words. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May my enemyאֹ֣יְבִ֑י (’ō·yə·ḇî) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary be יְהִ֣י (yə·hî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be like the wicked כְ֭רָשָׁע (ḵə·rā·šā‘) Preposition-k | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person and my opponent וּמִתְקוֹמְמִ֥י (ū·miṯ·qō·wm·mî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand like the unjust. כְעַוָּֽל׃ (ḵə·‘aw·wāl) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5767: Unjust, unrighteous one Links Job 27:7 NIVJob 27:7 NLT Job 27:7 ESV Job 27:7 NASB Job 27:7 KJV Job 27:7 BibleApps.com Job 27:7 Biblia Paralela Job 27:7 Chinese Bible Job 27:7 French Bible Job 27:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 27:7 Let my enemy be as the wicked (Jb) |
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