Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless. New Living Translation The same happens to all who forget God. The hopes of the godless evaporate. English Standard Version Such are the paths of all who forget God; the hope of the godless shall perish. Berean Standard Bible Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish. King James Bible So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish: New King James Version So are the paths of all who forget God; And the hope of the hypocrite shall perish, New American Standard Bible “So are the paths of all who forget God; And the hope of the godless will perish, NASB 1995 “So are the paths of all who forget God; And the hope of the godless will perish, NASB 1977 “So are the paths of all who forget God, And the hope of the godless will perish, Legacy Standard Bible So are the paths of all who forget God; And the hope of the godless will perish, Amplified Bible “So are the paths of all who forget God; And the hope of the godless will perish, Christian Standard Bible Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless will perish. Holman Christian Standard Bible Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless will perish. American Standard Version So are the paths of all that forget God; And the hope of the godless man shall perish: Contemporary English Version Such is the hopeless future of all who turn from God English Revised Version So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hope of the godless man shall perish: GOD'S WORD® Translation The same thing happens to all who forget God. The hope of the godless dies. Good News Translation Godless people are like those reeds; their hope is gone, once God is forgotten. International Standard Version Such are the paths of everyone who forgets God— the hope of the godless will be destroyed: NET Bible Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless perishes, New Heart English Bible So are the paths of all who forget God. The hope of the godless man shall perish, Webster's Bible Translation So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSuch is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish. World English Bible So are the paths of all who forget God. The hope of the godless man will perish, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSo [are] the paths of all forgetting God, "" And the hope of the profane perishes, Young's Literal Translation So are the paths of all forgetting God, And the hope of the profane doth perish, Smith's Literal Translation So the paths of all forgetting God and the hope of the profane one shall perish. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEven so are the ways of all that forget God, and the hope of the hypocrite shall perish: Catholic Public Domain Version Just so are the ways of all who forget God, and the hope of the hypocrite will perish. New American Bible So is the end of everyone who forgets God, and so shall the hope of the godless perish. New Revised Standard Version Such are the paths of all who forget God; the hope of the godless shall perish. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo are the paths of all who forget God; and the hope of the heathen shall perish; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated So are the ways of everyone who forgets God, and the hope of the pagan will be destroyed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So are the paths of all that forget God; And the hope of the godless man shall perish; Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus then shall be the end of all that forget the Lord: for the hope of the ungodly shall perish. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: Job Should Repent…12While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass. 13Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish. 14His confidence is fragile; his security is in a spider’s web.… Cross References Psalm 1:4-6 Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. / Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. / For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Proverbs 10:28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes. Psalm 37:38 But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 73:18-19 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Isaiah 40:24 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. Isaiah 41:11-12 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. Isaiah 29:5 But your many foes will be like fine dust, the multitude of the ruthless like blowing chaff. Then suddenly, in an instant, Hosea 13:3 Therefore they will be like the morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes, like chaff blown from a threshing floor, like smoke through an open window. Matthew 7:26-27 But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” Luke 6:49 But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!” Matthew 13:20-21 The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. / But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. John 15:6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. James 1:11 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. 1 Peter 1:24 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, Treasury of Scripture So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish: that forget God Deuteronomy 6:12 Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. Deuteronomy 8:11,14,19 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: … Psalm 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. the hypocrite's Job 11:20 But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost. Job 13:16 He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him. Job 15:34 For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. Jump to Previous Destiny End Evil-Doer Forget Forgetting Godless Hope Mind Paths Perish Perishes ProfaneJump to Next Destiny End Evil-Doer Forget Forgetting Godless Hope Mind Paths Perish Perishes ProfaneJob 8 1. Bildad shows God's justice in dealing with men according to their works.8. He alleges antiquity to prove the certain destruction of the hypocrite. 20. He applies God's just dealing to Job. Such is the destiny of all who forget God; This phrase highlights the consequences faced by those who turn away from God. In the context of the Book of Job, Bildad is speaking to Job, suggesting that suffering is a result of forgetting God. This reflects a common theme in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where forgetting God leads to downfall (Deuteronomy 8:19). The idea of forgetting God is not merely about memory but involves a deliberate neglect of His commandments and ways. Historically, Israel's repeated cycles of forgetting God and turning to idolatry led to their downfall and exile, as seen in the narratives of the Kings and Prophets. This phrase serves as a warning and a call to remember and adhere to God's covenant. so the hope of the godless will perish. Persons / Places / Events 1. Bildad the ShuhiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad is known for his traditional and conservative views on divine justice, often emphasizing the retributive nature of God's justice. 2. Job A wealthy and righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job explores his struggle to understand his suffering and maintain his faith in God. 3. God The central figure in the book of Job, whose justice and sovereignty are questioned and explored throughout the account. 4. The Godless Refers to those who live without regard for God, often characterized by a lack of faith and moral integrity. 5. The Hope of the Godless Represents the false security and expectations of those who do not trust in God, ultimately leading to disappointment and ruin. Teaching Points The Consequences of Forgetting GodForgetting God leads to a life devoid of true hope and security. Bildad's warning serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping God at the center of our lives. The Futility of Godless Hope The hope of those who live without God is ultimately empty and perishable. True hope is found only in a relationship with God. The Importance of Remembering God Regularly engaging with Scripture, prayer, and fellowship helps us to remember and prioritize God in our daily lives. The Role of Suffering in Faith Suffering can challenge our faith, but it also provides an opportunity to deepen our reliance on God and reaffirm our hope in Him. The Call to Examine Our Foundations We are encouraged to examine what we place our hope in and ensure that it aligns with God's truth and promises. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 8Job 8:11-13 compares the fate of sinners to papyrus plants withering; does this metaphor conflict with other biblical teachings about God's mercy? How does Job 27:7-10 reconcile with observable reality where the wicked sometimes prosper rather than face immediate punishment? In Ezekiel 21:3-4, how can God threaten to destroy both the righteous and the wicked without contradicting other texts that portray Him as just? In Job 15:34-35, how can the harsh depiction of divine judgment be squared with other biblical passages emphasizing God's mercy (e.g., Psalm 103:8)?Verse 13. - So are the paths of all that forget God. So, that is, do those proceed on their way by whom God has been forgotten, They spring up in apparent strength and lusty force; they flourish for a brief space; then, untouched by man's hand, they suddenly fade, fall, and disappear, before the mass of their contemporaries. Job is, of course, glanced at in the expression, "all that forget God," though it is the last thing that he had done. And the hypocrite's hope shall perish; or, the hope of the ungodly man shall perish (comp. Job 13:16; Job 15:34; Job 17:8, where the LXX. translates by ἀσεβὴς or παράνομος). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Suchכֵּ֗ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus is the destiny אָ֭רְחוֹת (’ā·rə·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who forget שֹׁ֣כְחֵי (šō·ḵə·ḥê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention God; אֵ֑ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty so the hope וְתִקְוַ֖ת (wə·ṯiq·waṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8615: A cord, expectancy of the godless חָנֵ֣ף (ḥā·nêp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2611: Profane, irreligious will perish. תֹּאבֵֽד׃ (tō·ḇêḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish Links Job 8:13 NIVJob 8:13 NLT Job 8:13 ESV Job 8:13 NASB Job 8:13 KJV Job 8:13 BibleApps.com Job 8:13 Biblia Paralela Job 8:13 Chinese Bible Job 8:13 French Bible Job 8:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 8:13 So are the paths of all who (Jb) |
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