Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Does he not see my ways and count my every step? New Living Translation Doesn’t he see everything I do and every step I take? English Standard Version Does not he see my ways and number all my steps? Berean Standard Bible Does He not see my ways and count my every step? King James Bible Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps? New King James Version Does He not see my ways, And count all my steps? New American Standard Bible “Does He not see my ways, And count all my steps? NASB 1995 “Does He not see my ways And number all my steps? NASB 1977 “Does He not see my ways, And number all my steps? Legacy Standard Bible Does He not see my ways And number all my steps? Amplified Bible “Does not God see my ways And count all my steps? Christian Standard Bible Does he not see my ways and number all my steps? Holman Christian Standard Bible Does He not see my ways and number all my steps? American Standard Version Doth not he see my ways, And number all my steps? Contemporary English Version and he keeps a close watch on everything I do. English Revised Version Doth not he see my ways, and number all my steps? GOD'S WORD® Translation Doesn't he see my ways and count all my steps? Good News Translation God knows everything I do; he sees every step I take. International Standard Version He watches my life, observing every one of my actions, does he not?" Majority Standard Bible Does He not see my ways and count my every step? NET Bible Does he not see my ways and count all my steps? New Heart English Bible Doesn't he see my ways, and number all my steps? Webster's Bible Translation Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps? World English Bible Doesn’t he see my ways, and count all my steps? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDoes He not see my ways, "" And number all my steps? Young's Literal Translation Doth not He see my ways, And all my steps number? Smith's Literal Translation Will he not see my way, and number all my steps? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDoth not he consider my ways, and number all my steps? Catholic Public Domain Version Does he not examine my ways and number all my steps? New American Bible Does he not see my ways, and number all my steps? New Revised Standard Version Does he not see my ways, and number all my steps? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe sees my ways, and counts all my steps. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He sees my ways and he counts all my goings OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Doth not He see my ways, And count all my steps? Brenton Septuagint Translation Will he not see my way, and number all my steps? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…3Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity? 4Does He not see my ways and count my every step? 5If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has rushed to deceit,… Cross References Proverbs 5:21 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. 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. 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. 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. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. 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. 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.” Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Matthew 10:30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 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 44:21 would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Proverbs 24:12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? 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. Treasury of Scripture Does not he see my ways, and count all my steps? Job 14:16 For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? Job 34:21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. Genesis 16:13 And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me? Jump to Previous Count Numbered Step Steps WaysJump to Next Count Numbered Step Steps WaysJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesDoes He not see my ways This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience, a central theme in the Book of Job. Job asserts that God is fully aware of his actions and intentions. This reflects the belief that God is all-seeing, as seen in Proverbs 15:3, which states, "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good." The cultural context of the ancient Near East often included the idea of gods being distant or uninterested in human affairs, but the God of Israel is portrayed as intimately involved in the lives of His people. This awareness of God's watchful presence is meant to encourage righteous living and accountability. and count my every step? 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 unwavering faith. 2. God The omniscient and omnipresent Creator, who is the ultimate judge of human actions and thoughts. In this verse, Job acknowledges God's all-seeing nature. 3. The Land of Uz The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. It is where Job lived and experienced his trials. 4. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel and challenge his understanding of suffering and righteousness. 5. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his faithfulness is due to his prosperity and protection from God. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceGod sees and knows all our actions and thoughts. This should encourage us to live with integrity, knowing that nothing is hidden from Him. Integrity in Suffering Job's declaration is part of his defense of his integrity. Even in suffering, we are called to maintain our righteousness and trust in God's justice. Accountability Recognizing that God counts our every step should lead us to a life of accountability, where we are mindful of our actions and their alignment with God's will. Comfort in God's Knowledge For the believer, God's omniscience is a source of comfort, knowing that He is aware of our struggles and is with us in every step. Self-Examination Job's statement invites us to examine our own lives and consider whether we are living in a way that is pleasing to God, knowing He sees all.(4) Doth not he.--The "He" is emphatic, obviously meaning God. His appeal is to the All-seeing knowledge of God, whom nothing escapes, and who is judge of the hearts and reins (Psalm 7:9; Psalm 44:21; Jeremiah 17:10; Jeremiah 20:12). (Comp. Acts 25:11.)Verse 4. - Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps? (see above, Job 7:18-20; and below, Job 34:21. Comp. also Psalm 139:3; Proverbs 5:21; Proverbs 15:3, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Does Heה֭וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are not הֲלֹא־ (hă·lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no see יִרְאֶ֣ה (yir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see my ways דְרָכָ֑י (ḏə·rā·ḵāy) Noun - common plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and count יִסְפּֽוֹר׃ (yis·pō·wr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate my every וְֽכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every step? צְעָדַ֥י (ṣə·‘ā·ḏay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6806: A pace, regular step Links Job 31:4 NIVJob 31:4 NLT Job 31:4 ESV Job 31:4 NASB Job 31:4 KJV Job 31:4 BibleApps.com Job 31:4 Biblia Paralela Job 31:4 Chinese Bible Job 31:4 French Bible Job 31:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:4 Doesn't he see my ways and number (Jb) |
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