New International Version “But now they mock me, men younger than I, whose fathers I would have disdained to put with my sheep dogs. New Living Translation “But now I am mocked by people younger than I, by young men whose fathers are not worthy to run with my sheepdogs. English Standard Version “But now they laugh at me, men who are younger than I, whose fathers I would have disdained to set with the dogs of my flock. Berean Standard Bible “But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. Berean Literal Bible “ And now they laugh at me, the fewer in days than I, whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of my flock. King James Bible But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock. New King James Version “But now they mock at me, men younger than I, Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of my flock. New American Standard Bible “But now those who are younger than I mock me, Whose fathers I refused to put with the dogs of my flock. NASB 1995 “But now those younger than I mock me, Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of my flock. NASB 1977 “BUT now those younger than I mock me, Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of my flock. Legacy Standard Bible “But now those younger than I laugh at me, Whose fathers I rejected even to put with the dogs of my flock. Amplified Bible “But now those younger than I mock and laugh at me, Whose fathers I refused to put with the sheepdogs of my flock. Berean Annotated Bible [“] But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. Christian Standard Bible But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. Holman Christian Standard Bible But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. American Standard Version But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, Whose fathers I disdained to set with the dogs of my flock. Contemporary English Version Young people now insult me, although their fathers would have been a disgrace to my sheep dogs. English Revised Version But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I disdained to set with the dogs of my flock. GOD'S WORD® Translation "But now those who are younger than I am laugh at me. I didn't think their fathers were fit to sit with the dogs of my flock. Good News Translation But men younger than I am make fun of me now! Their fathers have always been so worthless that I wouldn't let them help my dogs guard sheep. International Standard Version "But now they mock me; men who are far younger than I, whose fathers I would have hated to entrust with my own sheep dogs. NET Bible "But now they mock me, those who are younger than I, whose fathers I disdained too much to put with my sheep dogs. New Heart English Bible "But now those who are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to put with my sheep dogs. Webster's Bible Translation But now they that are younger than I, have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to set with the dogs of my flock. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. World English Bible “But now those who are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I considered unworthy to put with my sheep dogs. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“And now, laughed at me, "" Have the younger in days than I, "" Whose fathers I have loathed to set "" With the dogs of my flock. Berean Literal Bible “ And now they laugh at me, the fewer in days than I, whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of my flock. Young's Literal Translation And now, laughed at me, Have the younger in days than I, Whose fathers I have loathed to set With the dogs of my flock. Smith's Literal Translation And now the younger than I laughed upon me, which I rejected their fathers to set with the dogs of my flock. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut now the younger in time scorn me, whose fathers I would not have set with the dogs of my flock: Catholic Public Domain Version But now, those younger in years scorn me, whose fathers I would not have seen fit to place with the dogs of my flock, New American Bible But now they hold me in derision who are younger than I, Whose fathers I should have disdained to rank with the dogs of my flock. New Revised Standard Version “But now they make sport of me, those who are younger than I, whose fathers I would have disdained to set with the dogs of my flock. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBUT now they laugh at me, those who are less than I, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And now, behold, those that are inferior to me have laughed at me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, Whose fathers I disdained to set with the dogs of my flock. Brenton Septuagint Translation But now the youngest have laughed me to scorn, now they reprove me in their turn, whose fathers I set at nought; whom I did not deem worthy to be with my shepherd dogs. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Job's Honor Turned into Contempt1“But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to entrust with my sheep dogs. 2What use to me was the strength of their hands, since their vigor had left them?… Cross References But now they mock me, Psalm 69:12 Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards. Jeremiah 20:7 You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. Lamentations 3:14 I am a laughingstock to all my people; they mock me in song all day long. men younger than I am, Job 32:6-7 So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know. / I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Leviticus 19:32 You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD. whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. 1 Samuel 24:14 Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea? 2 Samuel 9:8 Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?” 1 Samuel 17:43 “Am I a dog,” he said to David, “that you come at me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. Job 12:4 I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock. Job 29:8 the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet. Job 29:21-25 Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. / After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. / They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers. … Job 19:13-19 He has removed my brothers from me; my acquaintances have abandoned me. / My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. / My guests and maidservants count me as a stranger; I am a foreigner in their sight. … Job 17:6 He has made me a byword among the people, a man in whose face they spit. Job 16:10 They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me. 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. Treasury of Scripture But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock. they that are Job 19:13-19 He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me… Job 29:8-10 The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up… 2 Kings 2:23 And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head. younger than I. Psalm 35:15,16 But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not: … Psalm 69:12 They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards. Mark 14:65 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. Jump to Previous Derision Disdained Dogs Fathers Flock Flocks Laughed Mock Sheep Sport YoungerJump to Next Derision Disdained Dogs Fathers Flock Flocks Laughed Mock Sheep Sport YoungerJob 30 1. Job's honor is turned into extreme contempt15. and his prosperity into calamity “But now they mock me, Job’s former honor has given way to public humiliation. Those who once would have respected his position now treat him with contempt. Psa 69:12 Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song… men younger than I am, Their behavior deepens the disgrace, since older men were ordinarily owed honor and regard within the community. Job 32:6-7 So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared:… whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. Job considers their fathers unfit even for the most menial work connected with his flocks. The men now ridiculing him come from families he had regarded as unreliable and socially insignificant, making his reversal all the more painful. 1Sa 24:14 Against whom has the king of Israel come out?… Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and integrity, who undergoes severe trials and suffering. In this chapter, he laments his current state of humiliation and loss of respect. 2. Younger Men These are the individuals who now mock Job. They are described as being of a lower social status and younger in age, highlighting Job's fall from honor. 3. Fathers of the Mockers Job refers to the fathers of these younger men, indicating that he once considered them unworthy of even tending to his sheepdogs, emphasizing the depth of his current disgrace. 4. Sheepdogs Symbolic of a lowly position in society, as shepherding was often considered a humble occupation. Job uses this to illustrate the extent of his fall from grace. 5. Mockery The act of ridicule that Job experiences, which is a significant theme in this chapter, reflecting his profound sense of loss and alienation. Teaching Points Humility in SufferingJob's experience teaches us the importance of maintaining humility, even when we face unjust ridicule or suffering. The Fleeting Nature of Status Job's fall from a position of respect to being mocked by those he once deemed unworthy reminds us that earthly status is temporary and should not be our ultimate pursuit. Empathy for the Suffering As believers, we are called to empathize with those who suffer and avoid the sin of mockery, recognizing that we are all vulnerable to life's trials. Trust in God's Justice Despite the mockery and suffering, Job's account encourages us to trust in God's ultimate justice and righteousness. The Value of Integrity Job's integrity remains intact despite his circumstances, teaching us the importance of holding onto our values and faith in adversity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 30:1?2. How does Job 30:1 reflect Job's change in social status and respect? 3. What can we learn from Job's humility in Job 30:1? 4. How does Job 30:1 connect with Proverbs on pride and humility? 5. How should we respond when others mock us, as in Job 30:1? 6. What does Job 30:1 teach about enduring trials with faith and patience? 7. Why does Job lament being mocked by those younger than him in Job 30:1? 8. How does Job 30:1 reflect the theme of suffering and humiliation? 9. What historical context explains the social dynamics in Job 30:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 30? XXX. (1) Whose fathers I would have disdained.--Rather, whose fathers I disdained to set. The complaint is that the children of those who were so inferior to him should treat him thus. Verses 1-31. - The contrast is now completed. Having drawn the portrait of himself as he was, rich, honoured, blessed with children, flourishing, in favour with both God and man, Job now presents himself to us as he is, despised of men (vers. 1-10), afflicted of God (ver. 11), a prey to vague terrors (ver. 15), tortured with bodily pains (vers. 17, 18), cast off by God (vers. 19, 20), with nothing but death to look for (vers. 23-31). The chapter is the most touching in the whole book. Verse 1. - But now they that are younger than I have me in derision. As Job had been speaking last of the honour in which he was once held, he beans his contrast by chewing how at present he is disgraced and derided. Men who are outcasts and solitary themselves, poor dwellers in caves (ver. 6), who have much ado to keep body and soul together (vers. 3, 4), and not men only but youths, mere boys, scoff at him, make him a song and a byword (ver. 9). nay, "spare not to spit in his face" (ver. 10). There seem to have been in his vicinity weak and debased tribes, generally contemned and looked down upon, regarded as thieves (ver. 5) by their neighbours, and considered to be of base and vile origin (ver. 8), who saw in Job's calamities a rare opportunity for insulting and triumphing over a member of the superior race which had crushed them, and thus tasting, to a certain extent, the sweetness of revenge. Whose fathers I would have disdained (rather, I disdained) to have set with the dogs of my flock. Job had not thought their fathers worthy of employing even as the lowest class of herdsmen, those reckoned on a par with the sheep-dogs. Job 30:1 captures the humiliation of a faithful man whose honor has evaporated. Elders deserve respect, yet younger men now mock him. Those he once deemed untrustworthy even for guarding sheep dogs freely deride him. The verse highlights the dramatic reversal God has permitted, setting the stage for Job’s final appeal while foreshadowing the greater vindication God will provide.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But nowוְעַתָּ֤ה ׀ (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time they mock me, שָֽׂחֲק֣וּ (śā·ḥă·qū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7832: To laugh, to play men younger צְעִירִ֥ים (ṣə·‘î·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6810: Little, insignificant, young than I am, מִמֶּ֗נִּי (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of whose אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that fathers אֲבוֹתָ֑ם (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father I would have refused מָאַ֥סְתִּי (mā·’as·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3988: To spurn, to disappear to put לָ֝שִׁ֗ית (lā·šîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7896: To put, set with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with my sheep צֹאנִֽי׃ (ṣō·nî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock dogs. כַּלְבֵ֥י (kal·ḇê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3611: A dog, a male prostitute Additonal Resources Job 30:1 Blue Letter BibleJob 30:1 Bible Gateway Job 30:1 Bible.com Job 30:1 NIV |
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