Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But God drags away the mighty by his power; though they become established, they have no assurance of life. New Living Translation “God, in his power, drags away the rich. They may rise high, but they have no assurance of life. English Standard Version Yet God prolongs the life of the mighty by his power; they rise up when they despair of life. Berean Standard Bible Yet by His power, God drags away the mighty; though rising up, they have no assurance of life. King James Bible He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life. New King James Version “But God draws the mighty away with His power; He rises up, but no man is sure of life. New American Standard Bible “But He drags off the mighty by His power; He rises, but no one has assurance of life. NASB 1995 “But He drags off the valiant by His power; He rises, but no one has assurance of life. NASB 1977 “But He drags off the valiant by His power; He rises, but no one has assurance of life. Legacy Standard Bible But He drags off the mighty by His power; He rises, but no one believes in his life. Amplified Bible “Yet God draws away the mighty by His power; He rises, but no one has assurance of life. Christian Standard Bible Yet God drags away the mighty by his power; when he rises up, they have no assurance of life. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet God drags away the mighty by His power; when He rises up, they have no assurance of life. American Standard Version Yet God preserveth the mighty by his power: He riseth up that hath no assurance of life. Contemporary English Version But God's mighty strength destroys those in power. Even if they seem successful, they are doomed to fail. English Revised Version He draweth away the mighty also by his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life. GOD'S WORD® Translation [God] will drag away [these] mighty men by his power. These people may prosper, but they will never feel secure about life. Good News Translation God, in his strength, destroys the mighty; God acts--and the wicked die. International Standard Version God prolongs the life of the strong by his power, but they get up in the morning without purpose in life. NET Bible But God drags off the mighty by his power; when God rises up against him, he has no faith in his life. New Heart English Bible Yet he preserves the mighty by his power. He rises up who has no assurance of life. Webster's Bible Translation He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYet by His power, God drags away the mighty; though rising up, they have no assurance of life. World English Bible Yet God preserves the mighty by his power. He rises up who has no assurance of life. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd [God] has drawn the mighty by His power, "" He rises, and none believes in life. Young's Literal Translation And hath drawn the mighty by his power, He riseth, and none believeth in life. Smith's Literal Translation And he drew the mighty in his power: he will rise up and none shall be sure in living. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe hath pulled down the strong by his might: and when he standeth up, he shall not trust to his life. Catholic Public Domain Version He has pulled down the strong by his strength, and, when he stands up, he will not have trust in his life. New American Bible He sustains the mighty by his strength, to him who rises without assurance of his life New Revised Standard Version Yet God prolongs the life of the mighty by his power; they rise up when they despair of life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe wealth of a man of power is sustained by his own strength; he does not depend on divine guidance. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the property of a mighty one shall stand by his power, and he will not believe in a vision OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He draweth away the mighty also by his power; He riseth up, and he trusteth not his own life. Brenton Septuagint Translation And in wrath he has overthrown the helpless: therefore when he has arisen, a man will not feel secure of his own life. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: Judgment for the Wicked…21They prey on the barren and childless, and show no kindness to the widow. 22Yet by His power, God drags away the mighty; though rising up, they have no assurance of life. 23He gives them a sense of security, but His eyes are on their ways.… Cross References Psalm 37:35-36 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. Psalm 73:18-20 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! / Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. Isaiah 14:12-15 How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... Jeremiah 12:1-2 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? Psalm 10:2-6 In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise. / For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. / In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God. ... Psalm 49:16-20 Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. / For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. / Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper— ... Psalm 92:7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow. Isaiah 40:23-24 He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless. / No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner have their stems taken root in the ground, than He blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like stubble. Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Luke 12:20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ 1 Corinthians 1:19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” James 1:10-11 But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. / For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. Treasury of Scripture He draws also the mighty with his power: he rises up, and no man is sure of life. draweth Esther 3:8-10 And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them… Daniel 6:4-9 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him… John 19:12-16 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar… no man is sure of life. Jump to Previous Assurance Believeth Despair Drags Draweth Drawn Established Gets Gives Hope Life Mighty Power Preserves Preserveth Prolongs Rise Rises Riseth Strong Sure Trusteth ValiantJump to Next Assurance Believeth Despair Drags Draweth Drawn Established Gets Gives Hope Life Mighty Power Preserves Preserveth Prolongs Rise Rises Riseth Strong Sure Trusteth ValiantJob 24 1. Wickedness often goes unpunished17. There is a secret judgment for the wicked Yet by His power This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and omnipotence of God. Throughout the Book of Job, God's power is a central theme, highlighting His control over creation and human affairs. This aligns with other biblical passages such as Isaiah 40:26, which speaks of God's power in creation, and Romans 1:20, which discusses His eternal power and divine nature. The power of God is often depicted as both protective and corrective, serving His purposes in the world. God drags away the mighty though rising up they have no assurance of life Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who endures immense suffering and questions the justice of God. 2. God The Almighty, who is sovereign over all creation and whose power is unmatched. 3. The Mighty Refers to powerful individuals or rulers who, despite their strength, are subject to God's ultimate authority. 4. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and divine sovereignty. 5. The Friends of Job Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom but fail to grasp the complexity of God's ways. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over PowerRecognize that no matter how powerful individuals may seem, God's authority surpasses all human strength. The Illusion of Security Understand that earthly power and status do not guarantee security or assurance of life; true security is found in God alone. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Power Reflect on the transient nature of human achievements and the importance of seeking eternal values. Trust in God's Justice Even when the wicked seem to prosper, trust that God is just and will ultimately bring about His righteous purposes. Humility Before God Cultivate humility, acknowledging that our lives are in God's hands and that we are dependent on His grace and mercy. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 24What does 'The Lord gives and takes away' mean? What secrets belong solely to the Lord? How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives? What is the Divine Council concept?(22) He draweth also the mighty.--He now appears to revert to his former line, and describes another case--that, namely, of a great tyrant who draws others by his influence and example to the same courses. He riseth up, and no man is sure of his life.--Being so completely under his sway. Verse 22. - He draweth also the mighty with his power; i.e. he draws to his side, and makes his helpers, those who are mighty, attracting them or compelling them to join him by the power which he already has. He riseth up, and no man is sure of life. This is also the translation of the Revised Version. Some commentators, however, prefer to render, "He riseth up, when he has despaired of life; "i.e. the wicked man, when he has been brought into trouble, either sickness or danger of death at the hands of Justice, to men's surprise, "riseth up" - is delivered from the danger, and recovers his prosperity.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yet by His power,בְּכֹח֑וֹ (bə·ḵō·ḥōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) God drags away וּמָשַׁ֣ךְ (ū·mā·šaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4900: To draw, drag the mighty. אַבִּירִ֣ים (’ab·bî·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 47: Mighty, valiant though rising up, יָ֝ק֗וּם (yā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand they have no וְֽלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no assurance יַאֲמִ֥ין (ya·’ă·mîn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support of life. בַּֽחַיִּֽין׃ (ba·ḥay·yîn) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life Links Job 24:22 NIVJob 24:22 NLT Job 24:22 ESV Job 24:22 NASB Job 24:22 KJV Job 24:22 BibleApps.com Job 24:22 Biblia Paralela Job 24:22 Chinese Bible Job 24:22 French Bible Job 24:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 24:22 Yet God preserves the mighty by his (Jb) |
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