Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely mockers surround me; my eyes must dwell on their hostility. New Living Translation I am surrounded by mockers. I watch how bitterly they taunt me. English Standard Version Surely there are mockers about me, and my eye dwells on their provocation. Berean Standard Bible Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion. King James Bible Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? New King James Version Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? New American Standard Bible “Mockers are certainly with me, And my eye gazes on their provocation. NASB 1995 “Surely mockers are with me, And my eye gazes on their provocation. NASB 1977 “Surely mockers are with me, And my eye gazes on their provocation. Legacy Standard Bible Surely mockers are with me, And my eye gazes on their provocation. Amplified Bible “Surely there are mockers and mockery with me, And my eye gazes on their obstinacy and provocation. Christian Standard Bible Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion. Holman Christian Standard Bible Surely mockers surround me and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion. American Standard Version Surely there are mockers with me, And mine eye dwelleth upon their provocation. Contemporary English Version All I can see are angry crowds, making fun of me. English Revised Version Surely there are mockers with me, and mine eye abideth in their provocation. GOD'S WORD® Translation Certainly, mockers are around me. My eyes are focused on their opposition. Good News Translation I watch how bitterly everyone mocks me. International Standard Version Mockers surround me; I cannot stop staring at their hostility all through the night. Majority Standard Bible Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion. NET Bible Surely mockery is with me; my eyes must dwell on their hostility. New Heart English Bible Surely there are mockers with me. My eye dwells on their provocation. Webster's Bible Translation Are there not mockers with me? and doth not my eye continue in their provocation? World English Bible Surely there are mockers with me. My eye dwells on their provocation. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf not—mockeries [are] with me. And my eye lodges in their provocations. Young's Literal Translation If not -- mockeries are with me. And in their provocations mine eye lodgeth. Smith's Literal Translation If not mockings with me? and shall not mine eye lodge in their bitterness? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have not sinned, and my eye abideth in bitterness. Catholic Public Domain Version I have not sinned, yet my eye remains in bitterness. New American Bible Surely mockers surround me, at their provocation, my eyes grow dim. New Revised Standard Version Surely there are mockers around me, and my eye dwells on their provocation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor there is no falsehood in me, and yet my spirit dwells in their bitterness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because there is no falsehood with me, and in their bitterness my spirit spends the night OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Surely there are mockers with me, And mine eye abideth in their provocation. Brenton Septuagint Translation Weary I intreat; and what have I done? and strangers have stolen my goods. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Prepares for Death1“My spirit is broken; my days are extinguished; the grave awaits me. 2Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion. 3Give me, I pray, the pledge You demand. Who else will be my guarantor?… Cross References Job 16:20 My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God. Job 12:4 I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock. Job 19:19 All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me. Job 21:3 Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking. Job 30:1 “But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. Psalm 22:7 All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: Psalm 35:15-16 But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing. / Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me. Psalm 69:12 Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards. Psalm 109:25 I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. Proverbs 19:28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity. Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Lamentations 3:14 I am a laughingstock to all my people; they mock me in song all day long. Matthew 27:39-44 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ... Mark 15:29-32 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ... Luke 23:35-39 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” ... Treasury of Scripture Are there not mockers with me? and does not my eye continue in their provocation? mockers Job 12:4 I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn. Job 13:9 Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him? Job 16:20 My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. continue. Psalm 25:13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. provocation 1 Samuel 1:6,7 And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb… Jump to Previous Abide Abideth Bitter Continue Dark Dwell Dwelleth Dwells Eye Eyes Gazes Hostility Laughing Mockeries Mockers Provocation Provocations Round Sport Surely SurroundJump to Next Abide Abideth Bitter Continue Dark Dwell Dwelleth Dwells Eye Eyes Gazes Hostility Laughing Mockeries Mockers Provocation Provocations Round Sport Surely SurroundJob 17 1. Job appeals from men to God6. The unmerciful dealing of men with the afflicted may astonish, 9. but not discourage the righteous 11. His hope is not in life, but in death Surely The Hebrew word used here is "אָכֵן" (aken), which conveys a sense of certainty and affirmation. Job is expressing a deep conviction about his situation. This word sets the tone for the verse, emphasizing Job's unwavering awareness of his plight. In the broader context of Job's suffering, this certainty underscores the depth of his despair and the reality of his isolation. It is a poignant reminder of the trials believers may face, yet it also calls for steadfast faith in God's ultimate justice and sovereignty. mockers surround me and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not mockers הֲ֭תֻלִים (hă·ṯu·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2049: A derision surround me עִמָּדִ֑י (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, and my eyes עֵינִֽי׃ (‘ê·nî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain must gaze תָּלַ֥ן (tā·lan) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate at their rebellion. וּ֝בְהַמְּרוֹתָ֗ם (ū·ḇə·ham·mə·rō·w·ṯām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4784: To be contentious or rebellious Links Job 17:2 NIVJob 17:2 NLT Job 17:2 ESV Job 17:2 NASB Job 17:2 KJV Job 17:2 BibleApps.com Job 17:2 Biblia Paralela Job 17:2 Chinese Bible Job 17:2 French Bible Job 17:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 17:2 Surely there are mockers with me (Jb) |
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