Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And His
King James Version
Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.
Holman Bible
but His eyes
International Standard Version
He gives them security and financial support, but he watches everything they do.
A Conservative Version
[God] gives them to be in security, and they rest in it. And his eyes are upon their ways.
American Standard Version
God giveth them to be in security, and they rest thereon; And his eyes are upon their ways.
Amplified
“God gives them security, and they are supported;
And His eyes are on their ways.
Bible in Basic English
He takes away his fear of danger and gives him support; and his eyes are on his ways.
Darby Translation
God setteth him in safety, and he resteth thereon; but his eyes are upon their ways.
Julia Smith Translation
It will he given to him for confidence, and he will rest upon: and his eyes upon their ways.
King James 2000
Though it be given him to be in safety, he rests; yet his eyes are upon their ways.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He gives security to him, and he is supported, but his eyes [are] upon their ways.
Modern King James verseion
He gives safety to him, and he rests on it; yet His eyes are on their ways.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And though they might be safe, yet they will not receive it, for their eyes look upon their own ways.
NET Bible
God may let them rest in a feeling of security, but he is constantly watching all their ways.
New Heart English Bible
God gives them security, and they rest in it. His eyes are on their ways.
The Emphasized Bible
It is given him to be secure, and confident, yet, his eyes, are upon their ways.
Webster
Though it is given him to be in safety, on which he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.
World English Bible
God gives them security, and they rest in it. His eyes are on their ways.
Youngs Literal Translation
He giveth to him confidence, and he is supported, And his eyes are on their ways.
Interlinear
Nathan
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 24:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Eighth Speech, Continued
22
Yet God prolongs the life of the mighty by his power and they rise up when they despair of life.
23
And His
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of Jehovah are in everywhere watching the evil and the good.
Job 11:11
He recognizes deceitful men. When he sees evil, does he not take note?
Job 12:6
The tents of marauders prosper and those who provoke God are secure in what God's hand brings them.
Psalm 10:13-14
Why does the wicked person despise God? Why does he say in his heart: God does not require it?
Psalm 11:4-5
Jehovah is in his holy temple. Jehovah's throne is in heaven. His eyes see. They examine the sons of men.
Psalm 73:3-12
I was envious of arrogant people when I saw the peace and prosperity that wicked people enjoy.
Proverbs 5:21
The ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah. He ponders all his paths.
Proverbs 25:21-23
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the country, do not be shocked at the sight. One official watches over another official and there are higher officials over them.
Ecclesiastes 8:11
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Isaiah 10:8-11
He boasts: 'Every one of my commanders is a king!
Isaiah 56:12
Come, each one cries, let me get wine! Let us drink our fill of beer! And tomorrow will be like today, or even far better.
Jeremiah 12:1-3
Jehovah, if I argued my case with you, you would prove to be right. Indeed, I must question you about matters of justice. Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why do dishonest people succeed with impunity?
Amos 8:7
Jehovah has sworn by the pride of Jacob: I will never forget any of their works.
Amos 9:2
Though they dig into the grave my hand will take them. Though they climb to heaven I will bring them down.
Habakkuk 1:13
Your eyes are too pure to look at evil. You cannot look at perversity. Why do you look at treacherous persons and not act? Why do you keep quiet when the wicked destroy the man who is more righteous?
Luke 12:16-20
He spoke an illustration to them: The land of a rich man produced well.
Luke 12:45
If that servant says in his heart, my master delays his coming; and beats the other servants and eats and drinks to excess,
1 Thessalonians 5:3
When they say, Peace and security! then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come to a pregnant woman. They will not escape.
Revelation 2:23
I will kill her children with deadly plague. Then all the congregations will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds. I will reward each of you for what you have done.