Parallel Verses
NET Bible
For calamity, there is derision (according to the ideas of the fortunate) -- a fate for those whose feet slip!
New American Standard Bible
As prepared for those whose feet slip.
King James Version
He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
Holman Bible
and thinks it is prepared for those whose feet are slipping.
International Standard Version
The carefree are thinking, "I have contempt for misfortune,' Those who are about to stumble deserve it.
A Conservative Version
In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for those whose foot slips.
American Standard Version
In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth.
Amplified
“He who is at ease has contempt for misfortune,
But misfortune is ready [and anxiously waiting] for those whose feet slip.
Bible in Basic English
In the thought of him who is in comfort there is no respect for one who is in trouble; such is the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
Darby Translation
He that is ready to stumble with the foot is a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
Julia Smith Translation
To misfortune is contempt to the thoughts of him at ease, being prepared for the waverings of the foot
King James 2000
He that is ready to slip with his feet is like a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Those at ease have contempt} for [the] thought of {disaster}, [but it is] ready for those unstable of foot.
Modern King James verseion
a flaming brand despised in the thoughts of him who feels secure; it is ready for those with slipping feet.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Godliness is a light despised in the hearts of the rich, and is set for them to stumble upon.
New Heart English Bible
In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.
The Emphasized Bible
For ruin, there is contempt, in the thought of the man at ease, - ready, for such as are of faltering foot!
Webster
He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
World English Bible
In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.
Youngs Literal Translation
A torch -- despised in the thoughts of the secure Is prepared for those sliding with the feet.
Themes
Feet » Illustrative » (sliding,) of yielding to temptation
Prosperity » The prosperous people despise the unfortunate people
Interlinear
Kuwn
Regel
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 12:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Fourth Speech
4 I am a laughingstock to my friends, I, who called on God and whom he answered -- a righteous and blameless man is a laughingstock! 5 For calamity, there is derision (according to the ideas of the fortunate) -- a fate for those whose feet slip! 6 But the tents of robbers are peaceful, and those who provoke God are confident -- who carry their god in their hands.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:35
I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"
Job 6:5
"Does the wild donkey bray when it is near grass? Or does the ox low near its fodder?
Job 16:4
I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could pile up words against you and I could shake my head at you.
Job 18:5
"Yes, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; his flame of fire does not shine.
Psalm 17:5
I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.
Psalm 94:18
If I say, "My foot is slipping," your loyal love, O Lord, supports me.
Psalm 123:3-4
Show us favor, O Lord, show us favor! For we have had our fill of humiliation, and then some.
Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
Proverbs 20:20
The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.
Jeremiah 13:16
Show the Lord your God the respect that is due him. Do it before he brings the darkness of disaster. Do it before you stumble into distress like a traveler on the mountains at twilight. Do it before he turns the light of deliverance you hope for into the darkness and gloom of exile.
Amos 6:1-6
Woe to those who live in ease in Zion, to those who feel secure on Mount Samaria. They think of themselves as the elite class of the best nation. The family of Israel looks to them for leadership.
Matthew 25:8
The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.'
Luke 12:19
And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"'
Luke 16:19-20
"There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.