Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Or they become insignificant, but he does not perceive it.
King James Version
His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
Holman Bible
if they become insignificant, he is unaware of it.
International Standard Version
"If his children are honored, he doesn't know it; if they become insignificant, he never perceives it.
A Conservative Version
His sons come to honor, and he does not know it, and they are brought low, but he does not perceive it of them.
American Standard Version
His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; And they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
Amplified
“His sons achieve honor, and he does not know it;
They become insignificant, and he is not aware of it.
Bible in Basic English
His sons come to honour, and he has no knowledge of it; they are made low, but he is not conscious of it.
Darby Translation
His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, and he perceiveth it not.
Julia Smith Translation
His sons will be honored and he knew not: they will be brought low, and he will not understand for them.
King James 2000
His sons come to honor, and he knows it not; and they are brought low, but he perceives it not of them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
His children may [come to] honor, but he does not know [it]; or they may become lowly, but he does not realize it.
Modern King James verseion
His sons come to honor, and he knows it not; they fall, but he does not mark it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whether his children come to worship or no, he cannot tell: And if they be men of low degree, he knoweth not.
NET Bible
If his sons are honored, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he does not see it.
New Heart English Bible
His sons come to honor, and he doesn't know it. They are brought low, but he doesn't perceive it of them.
The Emphasized Bible
His sons, come to honour, and he knoweth it not, Or they are brought low, and he perceiveth it not of them.
Webster
His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
World English Bible
His sons come to honor, and he doesn't know it. They are brought low, but he doesn't perceive it of them.
Youngs Literal Translation
Honoured are his sons, and he knoweth not; And they are little, and he attendeth not to them.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 14:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job Continues To Argue His Case With God
20
You overpower him once and for all, and he is gone! You change his countenance and send him away.
21
Or they become insignificant, but he does not perceive it.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 9:5
The living know that they will die! The dead do not know anything. They do not have any more reward. Their memory is forgotten.
Isaiah 63:16
You are our Father. Even though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not pay attention to us, O Jehovah, you are our Father. Your name is our Defender From Everlasting.
1 Samuel 4:20
She too was dying. The women helping her said: Do not be afraid. You have given birth to a son. But she did not answer or pay attention.
Psalm 39:6
Every man walks about like a vain illusion. He makes a lot of noise over nothing. He hoards riches and does not know who will receive them.
Ecclesiastes 2:18-19
I hated all the work I had done under the sun, because I would leave it behind for the man who comes after me.
Isaiah 39:7-8
Some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood who will be born to you, will be taken away! They will become officers in the palace of the king of Babylon.'