Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As I have observed, those who plow evil and those who sow trouble reap it. New Living Translation My experience shows that those who plant trouble and cultivate evil will harvest the same. English Standard Version As I have seen, those who plow iniquity and sow trouble reap the same. Berean Standard Bible As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. King James Bible Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same. New King James Version Even as I have seen, Those who plow iniquity And sow trouble reap the same. New American Standard Bible “According to what I have seen, those who plow wrongdoing And those who sow trouble harvest it. NASB 1995 “According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity And those who sow trouble harvest it. NASB 1977 “According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity And those who sow trouble harvest it. Legacy Standard Bible According to what I have seen, those who plow wickedness And those who sow trouble harvest it. Amplified Bible “As I have seen, those who plow wickedness And those who sow trouble and harm harvest it. Christian Standard Bible In my experience, those who plow injustice and those who sow trouble reap the same. Holman Christian Standard Bible In my experience, those who plow injustice and those who sow trouble reap the same. American Standard Version According as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, And sow trouble, reap the same. Contemporary English Version In my experience, only those who plant seeds of evil harvest trouble, English Revised Version According as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow trouble, reap the same. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whenever I saw those who plowed wickedness and planted misery, they gathered its harvest. Good News Translation I have seen people plow fields of evil and plant wickedness like seed; now they harvest wickedness and evil. International Standard Version It's been my experience that those who plow the soil of iniquity and those who sow the seed of trouble will reap their harvest! Majority Standard Bible As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. NET Bible Even as I have seen, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. New Heart English Bible According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity, and sow trouble, reap the same. Webster's Bible Translation Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same. World English Bible According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity and sow trouble, reap the same. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs I have seen—plowers of iniquity, "" And sowers of misery, reap it! Young's Literal Translation As I have seen -- ploughers of iniquity, And sowers of misery, reap it! Smith's Literal Translation According to what I saw, they ploughing iniquity and sowing labor shall reap it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOn the contrary I have seen those who work iniquity, and sow sorrows, and reap them, Catholic Public Domain Version In fact, I have instead seen those who work iniquity and who sow resentments, reap them, New American Bible As I see it, those who plow mischief and sow trouble will reap them. New Revised Standard Version As I have seen, those who plow iniquity and sow trouble reap the same. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs I have seen, those who plow iniquity and sow trouble, reap the same. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated As when I have seen, they who cultivate with sin and sow pain will reap it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917According as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, And sow mischief, reap the same. Brenton Septuagint Translation Accordingly as I have seen men ploughing barren places, and they that sow them will reap sorrows for themselves. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz: The Innocent Prosper…7Consider now, I plead: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Or where have the upright been destroyed? 8As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. 9By the breath of God they perish, and by the blast of His anger they are consumed.… Cross References Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Proverbs 22:8 He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. Hosea 10:13 You have plowed wickedness and reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your own way and in the multitude of your mighty men, Psalm 7:14-16 Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. / 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 1:31 So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward. Proverbs 22:8 He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Psalm 9:15-16 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. / The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah Isaiah 3:10-11 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Jeremiah 12:13 They have sown wheat but harvested thorns. They have exhausted themselves to no avail. Bear the shame of your harvest because of the fierce anger of the LORD.” Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. Romans 2:6 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” Treasury of Scripture Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same. they that plow. Psalm 7:14-16 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood… Proverbs 22:8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. Jeremiah 4:18 Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart. Jump to Previous Evil Harvest Iniquity Mischief Misery Observed Planted Plough Ploughed Ploughers Plow Reap Sow Themselves Trouble WickednessJump to Next Evil Harvest Iniquity Mischief Misery Observed Planted Plough Ploughed Ploughers Plow Reap Sow Themselves Trouble WickednessJob 4 1. Eliphaz reproves Job that the innocent do not suffer7. He teaches God's judgments to be not for the righteous, but for the wicked. 12. His fearful vision to humble the excellency of creatures before God. As I have observed This phrase indicates personal experience or wisdom gained through observation. In the context of the Book of Job, Eliphaz is speaking, one of Job's friends who believes in the retributive justice principle, where good is rewarded and evil is punished. This reflects the wisdom literature tradition, where personal experience and observation are often used to convey moral truths. those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliphaz the TemaniteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker in this verse, offering his perspective on suffering and divine justice. 2. Job A wealthy and righteous man who experiences immense suffering. The book of Job explores his trials and the dialogues between him and his friends. 3. Teman A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered wise and knowledgeable. 4. The Concept of Sowing and Reaping A metaphor used throughout the Bible to illustrate the principle of cause and effect, particularly in moral and spiritual contexts. 5. The Dialogue in Job The book of Job is structured around dialogues between Job and his friends, exploring themes of suffering, justice, and divine sovereignty. Teaching Points The Principle of Moral CausalityThe verse underscores a biblical principle that actions have consequences. Just as sowing seeds leads to a harvest, so do our actions lead to outcomes, whether good or bad. The Role of Observation in Wisdom Eliphaz speaks from observation, suggesting that wisdom often comes from reflecting on life experiences and the patterns we see in the world. The Limitations of Human Understanding While Eliphaz's observation holds truth, the book of Job ultimately challenges the idea that all suffering is a direct result of personal sin, pointing to the complexity of divine justice. Encouragement to Righteous Living Believers are encouraged to "sow" righteousness and integrity, trusting that God sees and rewards faithfulness, even if the immediate results are not visible. The Importance of Compassionate Counsel Eliphaz's approach, though well-intentioned, lacks empathy. This serves as a reminder to offer compassionate and understanding support to those who suffer.(8) They that plow iniquity.--Comp. Galatians 6:7-8; and comp. also the strange expression of Isaiah 5:18.Verse 8. - Even as I have seen; rather, according as I have seen - so far, that is, as my observation goes (see the Revised Version, which is supported by Professor Lee and Canon Cook). They that plough iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same (comp. Proverbs 22:8; Hosea 8:7; Hosea 10:13; Galatians 6:7, 8). The words translated "iniquity" and "wickedness" express in the original both moral and physical evil. Men sew the one and reap the other. Eliphaz extends this general rule into a universal law, or, at any rate, declares that he has never known an exception. He has not, therefore, been grieved and perplexed, like David, by "seeing the ungodly in such prosperity" (Psalm 73:3). He would seem not to have been a man of very keen observation. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Asכַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have observed, רָ֭אִיתִי (rā·’î·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see those who plow חֹ֣רְשֵׁי (ḥō·rə·šê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 2790: To cut in, engrave, plow, devise iniquity, אָ֑וֶן (’ā·wen) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol and those who sow וְזֹרְעֵ֖י (wə·zō·rə·‘ê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 2232: To sow, to disseminate, plant, fructify trouble, עָמָ֣ל (‘ā·māl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5999: Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind reap the same. יִקְצְרֻֽהוּ׃ (yiq·ṣə·ru·hū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 7114: To dock off, curtail, to harvest Links Job 4:8 NIVJob 4:8 NLT Job 4:8 ESV Job 4:8 NASB Job 4:8 KJV Job 4:8 BibleApps.com Job 4:8 Biblia Paralela Job 4:8 Chinese Bible Job 4:8 French Bible Job 4:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 4:8 According to what I have seen those (Jb) |
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