Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If anyone denounces their friends for reward, the eyes of their children will fail. New Living Translation They betray their friends for their own advantage, so let their children faint with hunger. English Standard Version He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property— the eyes of his children will fail. Berean Standard Bible If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail. King James Bible He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. New King James Version He who speaks flattery to his friends, Even the eyes of his children will fail. New American Standard Bible “He who informs against friends for a share of the spoils, The eyes of his children also will perish. NASB 1995 “He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish. NASB 1977 “He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also shall languish. Legacy Standard Bible He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will come to an end. Amplified Bible “He who denounces and informs against his friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children will also languish and fail. Christian Standard Bible If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail. Holman Christian Standard Bible If a man informs on his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail. American Standard Version He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail. Contemporary English Version They have condemned me, just to benefit themselves; now blind their children. English Revised Version He that denounceth his friends for a prey, even the eyes of his children shall fail. GOD'S WORD® Translation (Whoever turns in friends to get their property should have his children's eyesight fail.) Good News Translation In the old proverb someone betrays his friends for money, and his children suffer for it. International Standard Version Now as for the one who testifies against his friends to take their property, even the eyes of his children will fail. Majority Standard Bible If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail. NET Bible If a man denounces his friends for personal gain, the eyes of his children will fail. New Heart English Bible He who denounces his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail. Webster's Bible Translation He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. World English Bible He who denounces his friends for plunder, even the eyes of his children will fail. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor a portion he shows friendship, "" And the eyes of his sons are consumed. Young's Literal Translation For a portion he sheweth friendship, And the eyes of his sons are consumed. Smith's Literal Translation He will commence evils for a position, and the eyes of his sons shall be consumed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe promiseth a prey to his companions, and the eyes of his children shall fail. Catholic Public Domain Version He promises prey to his companions, but the eyes of his sons will grow faint. New American Bible For a share of property he informs on friends, while the eyes of his children grow dim. New Revised Standard Version Those who denounce friends for reward— the eyes of their children will fail. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen a friend behaves insolently toward his friend, even the eyes of his children shall fail. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a friend will be lifted up over his friend, also the eyes of their sons will be darkened OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that denounceth his friends for the sake of flattery, Even the eyes of his children shall fail. Brenton Septuagint Translation He shall promise mischief to his companions: but their eyes have failed for their children. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Prepares for Death…4You have closed their minds to understanding; therefore You will not exalt them. 5If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail. 6He has made me a byword among the people, a man in whose face they spit.… Cross References Proverbs 11:9 With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued. Psalm 41:9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Micah 7:5-6 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. / For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. Matthew 26:14-16 Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. Psalm 55:12-14 For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. Jeremiah 9:4 “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. Matthew 10:21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. Luke 22:47-48 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Proverbs 25:19 Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. John 13:21-30 After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ... Psalm 12:2 They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. Mark 14:10-11 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus. Proverbs 20:19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips. Matthew 24:10 At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another, Psalm 28:3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts. Treasury of Scripture He that speaks flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. He that Job 32:21,22 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man… Psalm 12:2,3 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak… Proverbs 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. the eyes Exodus 20:5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; Deuteronomy 28:65 And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind: 1 Kings 11:12 Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son. Jump to Previous Betrayeth Children Consumed Cut Denounces Eyes Fail Flattery Friend Friends Friendship Languish Portion Prey Property Reward Sake Share Sheweth Speaketh SpoilJump to Next Betrayeth Children Consumed Cut Denounces Eyes Fail Flattery Friend Friends Friendship Languish Portion Prey Property Reward Sake Share Sheweth Speaketh SpoilJob 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 If a man denounces The Hebrew root for "denounces" is "נָגַד" (nagad), which means to declare, announce, or expose. In the context of Job, this word suggests a betrayal or a public declaration against someone. Historically, denunciation was a serious accusation, often leading to social and legal consequences. In the biblical narrative, this act is seen as a grave sin, reflecting a breach of trust and loyalty. The act of denouncing a friend for personal gain is portrayed as morally reprehensible, highlighting the importance of integrity and faithfulness in relationships. his friends for a price the eyes of his children will fail Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel but often misinterpret his situation and accuse him of wrongdoing. 3. God The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing and ultimately restores him. 4. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's faithfulness, initiating his trials. 5. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. Teaching Points The Consequences of BetrayalBetraying friends for personal gain can lead to dire consequences, not only for the betrayer but also for their descendants. This highlights the importance of integrity and loyalty. The Importance of Righteousness Upholding righteousness and truth is crucial, even when faced with personal loss or gain. Job's steadfastness serves as a model for maintaining integrity. Generational Impact of Sin Our actions can have lasting effects on future generations. This calls for careful consideration of how our decisions impact others. Trust in Divine Justice While human justice may fail, God's justice prevails. Trusting in God's ultimate judgment can provide comfort and guidance. Guarding Against Greed The temptation to prioritize material gain over relationships can lead to spiritual blindness and moral failure. Christians are called to value relationships over wealth.(5) He that speaketh flattery to his friends.--The three words thus rendered are, from their very brevity, most obscure. Literally, they run: for a portion he will tell friends. But what is the meaning of this? Some render, "He denounceth his friends for a prey," i.e., such is the conduct of Job's friends towards Job. Others understand it, "He would say, friends should take their part," i.e., any one who would undertake to be surety for me would naturally expect my friends to share the responsibility; but so far from this, the eyes of his sons would fail in looking for it; they would never see it.Verse 5. - He that speaketh flattery to his friends; rather, he that denounceth his friends for a prey. Job means to accuse his "comforters" of so acting. By their persistent belief in his grievous wickedness they give him up, as it were, for a prey to calamity, which they pronounce him to have deserved on account of his secret sins. Even the eyes of his children shall fail. Whoever so acts shall be punished, not only in his own person, but also in the persons of his descendants (comp. Exodus 20:5). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If a man denouncesיַגִּ֣יד (yag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous his friends רֵעִ֑ים (rê·‘îm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow for a price, לְ֭חֵלֶק (lə·ḥê·leq) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory the eyes וְעֵינֵ֖י (wə·‘ê·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of his children בָנָ֣יו (ḇā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son will fail. תִּכְלֶֽנָה׃ (tiḵ·le·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent Links Job 17:5 NIVJob 17:5 NLT Job 17:5 ESV Job 17:5 NASB Job 17:5 KJV Job 17:5 BibleApps.com Job 17:5 Biblia Paralela Job 17:5 Chinese Bible Job 17:5 French Bible Job 17:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 17:5 He who denounces his friends (Jb) |
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