Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There the wicked cease from turmoil, and there the weary are at rest. New Living Translation For in death the wicked cause no trouble, and the weary are at rest. English Standard Version There the wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary are at rest. Berean Standard Bible There the wicked cease from raging, and there the weary find rest. King James Bible There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. New King James Version There the wicked cease from troubling, And there the weary are at rest. New American Standard Bible “There the wicked cease from raging, And there the weary are at rest. NASB 1995 “There the wicked cease from raging, And there the weary are at rest. NASB 1977 “There the wicked cease from raging, And there the weary are at rest. Legacy Standard Bible There the wicked cease from raging, And there the weary of strength are at rest. Amplified Bible “There [in death] the wicked cease from raging, And there the weary are at rest. Christian Standard Bible There the wicked cease to make trouble, and there the weary find rest. Holman Christian Standard Bible There the wicked cease to make trouble, and there the weary find rest. American Standard Version There the wicked cease from troubling; And there the weary are at rest. Contemporary English Version In the world of the dead, the wicked and the weary rest without a worry. * English Revised Version There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. GOD'S WORD® Translation There the wicked stop their raging. There the weary are able to rest. Good News Translation In the grave wicked people stop their evil, and tired workers find rest at last. International Standard Version In that place, the wicked stop causing trouble, and there, those whose strength is exhausted are at rest. Majority Standard Bible There the wicked cease from raging, and there the weary find rest. NET Bible There the wicked cease from turmoil, and there the weary are at rest. New Heart English Bible There the wicked cease from troubling. There the weary are at rest. Webster's Bible Translation There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary are at rest. World English Bible There the wicked cease from troubling. There the weary are at rest. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere the wicked have ceased troubling, "" And there the wearied rest in power. Young's Literal Translation There the wicked have ceased troubling, And there rest do the wearied in power. Smith's Literal Translation There the unjust ceased to be angry, and the weary in strength shall rest. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere the wicked cease from tumult, and there the wearied in strength are at rest. Catholic Public Domain Version There the impious cease from rebellion, and there the wearied in strength take rest. New American Bible There the wicked cease from troubling, there the weary are at rest. New Revised Standard Version There the wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary are at rest. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary are at rest. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There the evil have ceased from being restless, and there those who are weary in their lives are given rest OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There the wicked cease from troubling; And there the weary are at rest. Brenton Septuagint Translation There the ungodly have burnt out the fury of rage; there the wearied in body rest. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Laments His Birth…16Or why was I not hidden like a stillborn child, like an infant who never sees daylight? 17There the wicked cease from raging, and there the weary find rest. 18The captives enjoy their ease; they do not hear the voice of the oppressor.… Cross References Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.” Isaiah 57:2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death. Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Hebrews 4:9-10 There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, because the memory of them is forgotten. / Their love, their hate, and their envy have already vanished, and they will never again have a share in all that is done under the sun. Psalm 37:10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. Daniel 12:13 But as for you, go on your way until the end. You will rest, and then you will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.” Luke 16:25 But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Psalm 73:24 You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. / In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. Philippians 1:21-23 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. / I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. Treasury of Scripture There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. the wicked. Job 14:13 O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! Psalm 55:5-8 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me… Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. the weary. Isaiah 57:1,2 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come… Hebrews 4:9,11 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God… Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. Jump to Previous Cease Ceased End Evil Passions Power Raging Rest Strength Troubling Turmoil Wearied Weary WickedJump to Next Cease Ceased End Evil Passions Power Raging Rest Strength Troubling Turmoil Wearied Weary WickedJob 3 1. Job curses the day and services of his birth.13. The ease of death. 20. He complains of life, because of his anguish. There the wicked cease from raging In this phrase, Job is expressing a longing for death as a place of peace, contrasting it with the turmoil of life. The "wicked" refers to those who cause suffering and injustice. In the context of the ancient Near East, societal structures often allowed the powerful to oppress the weak, and Job's lament reflects a desire for divine justice. Biblically, this echoes themes found in Psalms and Proverbs, where the ultimate downfall of the wicked is assured (Psalm 37:10, Proverbs 24:19-20). The cessation of "raging" suggests a finality to the chaos and evil that the wicked perpetuate, aligning with prophetic visions of a future where God establishes peace and righteousness (Isaiah 11:6-9). and there the weary find rest 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 reasons behind it. 2. The Wicked Refers to those who act in opposition to God's will. In this context, they are those who cause turmoil and unrest in the world. 3. The Weary Those who are exhausted from life's burdens and struggles. In Job's lament, they represent individuals seeking relief from their suffering. 4. The Place of Rest Symbolically refers to the grave or the afterlife, where earthly struggles and conflicts cease. 5. Job's Lament The event of Job expressing his deep anguish and desire for relief from his suffering, questioning the purpose of his life amidst his trials. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingJob 3:17 highlights the reality of suffering in a fallen world. It encourages believers to acknowledge their pain and seek God amidst their trials. The Hope of Rest This verse points to the ultimate rest found in God, reminding Christians of the eternal peace promised to those who trust in Him. The End of Wickedness The cessation of the wicked's raging serves as a reminder of God's justice and the eventual triumph of righteousness. Empathy for the Weary As believers, we are called to support and comfort those who are weary, reflecting Christ's compassion and offering hope. Eternal Perspective Job's lament encourages us to maintain an eternal perspective, focusing on the hope of heaven where suffering ceases.(17) There--i.e., in the grave, the place indicated, but not distinctly expressed.Verse 17. - There. The word has no expressed antecedent, but the general tenor of the passage supplies one. "There" is equivalent to "in the grave." The wicked cease from troubling; i.e." cease from their state of continual perturbation and unrest" (comp. Isaiah 57:20, "But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt "). This is their condition, so long as they live; nothing satisfies them; they are always in trouble themselves, and always causing trouble to others. In the grave alone do they rest, or seem to rest. And there the weary be at rest; literally, the weary in strength or "in respect of strength;" i.e. those whose strength is utterly exhausted and worn out. Here Job undoubtedly alludes to himself. He looks to the grave as his only refuge, the only hope he has of recovering peace and tranquillity. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thereשָׁ֣ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither the wicked רְ֭שָׁעִים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person cease חָ֣דְלוּ (ḥā·ḏə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle from raging, רֹ֑גֶז (rō·ḡez) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7267: Commotion, restlessness, crash, disquiet, anger and there וְשָׁ֥ם (wə·šām) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither the weary יְגִ֣יעֵי (yə·ḡî·‘ê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 3019: Tired find rest. יָ֝נ֗וּחוּ (yā·nū·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down Links Job 3:17 NIVJob 3:17 NLT Job 3:17 ESV Job 3:17 NASB Job 3:17 KJV Job 3:17 BibleApps.com Job 3:17 Biblia Paralela Job 3:17 Chinese Bible Job 3:17 French Bible Job 3:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 3:17 There the wicked cease from troubling (Jb) |
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