Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely he recognizes deceivers; and when he sees evil, does he not take note? New Living Translation For he knows those who are false, and he takes note of all their sins. English Standard Version For he knows worthless men; when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it? Berean Standard Bible Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note? King James Bible For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it? New King James Version For He knows deceitful men; He sees wickedness also. Will He not then consider it? New American Standard Bible “For He knows false people, And He sees injustice without investigating. NASB 1995 “For He knows false men, And He sees iniquity without investigating. NASB 1977 “For He knows false men, And He sees iniquity without investigating. Legacy Standard Bible For He knows worthless men, And He sees wickedness, so will He not carefully consider it? Amplified Bible “For He recognizes and knows false and worthless men, And He sees wickedness, will He not consider it? Christian Standard Bible Surely he knows which people are worthless. If he sees iniquity, will he not take note of it? Holman Christian Standard Bible Surely He knows which people are worthless. If He sees iniquity, will He not take note of it? American Standard Version For he knoweth false men: He seeth iniquity also, even though he consider it not. Contemporary English Version God has the wisdom to know when someone is worthless and sinful, English Revised Version For he knoweth vain men: he seeth iniquity also, even though he consider it not. GOD'S WORD® Translation He knows who the scoundrels are. And when he sees sin, doesn't he pay attention to it? Good News Translation God knows which people are worthless; he sees all their evil deeds. International Standard Version For he knows mankind's deceitfulness; when he sees iniquity, won't he himself consider it? Majority Standard Bible Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note? NET Bible For he knows deceitful men; when he sees evil, will he not consider it? New Heart English Bible For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn't consider it. Webster's Bible Translation For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it? World English Bible For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor He has known men of vanity, "" And He sees iniquity, "" And one does not consider [it]! Young's Literal Translation For he hath known men of vanity, And He seeth iniquity, And one doth not consider it! Smith's Literal Translation For he knew men of vanity, and he will see iniquity; and will he not understand? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he knoweth the vanity of men, and when he seeth iniquity, doth he not consider it? Catholic Public Domain Version For he knows the vanity of men, and when he sees iniquity, does he not evaluate it? New American Bible For he knows the worthless and sees iniquity; will he then ignore it? New Revised Standard Version For he knows those who are worthless; when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor it is he who knows the beginning of time; and sees wickedness, and considers it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For he knows when time came to be, and he sees evil and he considers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He knoweth base men; And when He seeth iniquity, will He not then consider it? Brenton Septuagint Translation For he knows the works of transgressors; and when he sees wickedness, he will not overlook it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zophar Rebukes Job…10If He comes along to imprison you, or convenes a court, who can stop Him? 11Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note? 12But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!… Cross References Psalm 139:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Jeremiah 16:17 For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. Psalm 33:13-15 The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Proverbs 5:21 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. Psalm 94:9-11 He who affixed the ear, can He not hear? He who formed the eye, can He not see? / He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge? / The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. Isaiah 29:15 Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. Matthew 10:26 So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. Luke 12:2-3 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Treasury of Scripture For he knows vain men: he sees wickedness also; will he not then consider it? he knoweth Psalm 94:11 The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. Jeremiah 17:9,10 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? … John 2:24,25 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, … he seeth Job 22:13,14 And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud? … Psalm 10:11,14 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it… Psalm 35:22 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me. Jump to Previous Base Consider Deceitful Evil Eyes Iniquity Investigating Note Recognizes Surely Vain Wickedness WorthlessJump to Next Base Consider Deceitful Evil Eyes Iniquity Investigating Note Recognizes Surely Vain Wickedness WorthlessJob 11 1. Zophar reproves Job for justifying himself5. God's wisdom is unsearchable 13. The assured blessing of repentance Surely He knows the deceit of men. This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience, a central theme in the Book of Job. The assertion that God knows the deceit of men reflects the biblical understanding that nothing is hidden from God (Hebrews 4:13). In the context of Job, this statement is part of Zophar's speech, where he argues that God is aware of human sinfulness and deceit. The cultural context of the time viewed God as a just judge who sees and knows all actions and intentions (Psalm 139:1-4). This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that God discerns the hearts of men (1 Samuel 16:7). The deceit of men can also be seen as a reflection of the fallen nature of humanity, a theme that runs throughout Scripture, beginning with the deception in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). If He sees iniquity, does He not take note? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, undergoing severe trials and questioning the reasons for his suffering. 2. Zophar the Naamathite One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Zophar is speaking, offering his perspective on Job's situation and God's justice. 3. God The omniscient and omnipotent Creator, who is the ultimate judge of human actions and thoughts. In this verse, His knowledge of human deceit and iniquity is emphasized. 4. Iniquity Refers to immoral or grossly unfair behavior. In the context of this verse, it highlights the sinful nature of humanity that God is aware of. 5. Deceit The act of concealing or misrepresenting the truth. Zophar suggests that God is fully aware of human deceitfulness. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceGod knows all things, including the hidden thoughts and intentions of the heart. We cannot hide our true selves from Him. Accountability We are accountable to God for our actions and thoughts. Recognizing His awareness should lead us to live with integrity and honesty. Self-Examination Regularly examine your heart and motives. Confess and repent of any deceit or iniquity, knowing that God sees and desires to purify us. Trust in God's Justice Trust that God is just and will address iniquity in His perfect timing. This trust can bring peace amidst the injustices we observe in the world. Encouragement in Trials In times of suffering, remember that God sees and knows your situation fully. His awareness is a source of comfort and hope.(11) He knoweth vain men.--Though he regardeth it not: that is, seemeth not to see it.Verse 11. - For he knoweth vain men. God is justified in these his judgments, even though he does not implead the man or bring him to account, or hear what he has got to say (Job 9:39), since he intuitively and at once "knoweth vain men;" sooth, that is, into the ground of the heart, and recognizes vanity, pretence, false seeming, so that he can judge infallibly without the forensic apparatus wherewith human tribunals are rightly surrounded, on account of the weakness and fallibility of human judges. He sooth wickedness also. If God can detect in a moment vanity, pretence, false seeming, much more can he detect actual wickedness; which Zophar assumes to have been detected in Job's case. Will he not then consider it? rather, even though he consider it not (see the Revised Version). God does not need to pause and ponder and "consider" each case. He knows, without any such lengthened consideration, whether a man is true to him or not. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyכִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He ה֭וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are knows יָדַ֣ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know the deceit שָׁ֑וְא (šāw) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7723: Evil, idolatry, uselessness of men. מְתֵי־ (mə·ṯê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4962: An adult, a man If He sees וַיַּרְא־ (way·yar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see iniquity, אָ֝֗וֶן (’ā·wen) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol does He not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no take note? יִתְבּוֹנָֽן׃ (yiṯ·bō·w·nān) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand Links Job 11:11 NIVJob 11:11 NLT Job 11:11 ESV Job 11:11 NASB Job 11:11 KJV Job 11:11 BibleApps.com Job 11:11 Biblia Paralela Job 11:11 Chinese Bible Job 11:11 French Bible Job 11:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 11:11 For he knows false men (Jb) |
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