Job 5:20-22
Complete Jewish Bible
20 In famine, he will save you from death,
and in war, from the power of the sword.
21 You will be shielded from the lash of the tongue,
and you won’t have to fear destruction when it comes —
22 you’ll be able to laugh at destruction and famine.
Also you won’t have to fear wild animals,
Job 5:20-22
King James Version
20 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.
21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
22 At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
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Job 5:20-22
New King James Version
20 (A)In famine He shall redeem you from death,
And in war from the [a]power of the sword.
21 (B)You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue,
And you shall not be afraid of destruction when it comes.
22 You shall laugh at destruction and famine,
And (C)you shall not be afraid of the (D)beasts of the earth.
Footnotes
- Job 5:20 Lit. hand
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