NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon He that is readykuwn (koon) to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications to slip ma`ad (maw-ad') to waver -- make to shake, slide, slip. with his feet regel (reh'-gel) a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphem. the pudenda -- be able to endure, according as, after, coming, follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), great toe, haunt, journey, leg, piss, possession, time. is as a lamp lappiyd (lap-peed') from an unused root probably meaning to shine; a flambeau, lamp or flame -- (fire-)brand, (burning) lamp, lightning, torch. despised buwz (booz) disrespect -- contempt(-uously), despised, shamed. in the thought `ashtuwth (ash-tooth') cogitation -- thought. of him that is at ease sha'anan (shah-an-awn') secure; in a bad sense, haughty -- that is at ease, quiet, tumult. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "He who is at ease holds calamity in contempt, As prepared for those whose feet slip. King James Bible He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who is at ease holds calamity in contempt and thinks it is prepared for those whose feet are slipping. International Standard Version The carefree are thinking, 'I have contempt for misfortune,' Those who are about to stumble deserve it. NET Bible For calamity, there is derision (according to the ideas of the fortunate)--a fate for those whose feet slip! GOD'S WORD® Translation "A person who has an easy life has no appreciation for misfortune. He thinks it is the fate of those who slip up. King James 2000 Bible He that is ready to slip with his feet is like a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease. Links Job 12:5Job 12:5 NIV Job 12:5 NLT Job 12:5 ESV Job 12:5 NASB Job 12:5 KJV |