Job 5:3
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
"I have seenרָ֭אִיתִי
(ra·'i·ti)
7200: to seea prim. root
the foolishאֱוִ֣יל
(e·vil)
191: foolishfrom an unused word
taking root,מַשְׁרִ֑ישׁ
(mash·rish;)
8327: to deal with the rootsdenominative verb from shoresh
And I cursed 
 
6895: to utter a curse against, cursea prim. root
his abodeנָוֵ֣הוּ
(na·ve·hu)
5116a: abode of shepherd or flocks, habitationfrom an unused word
immediately.פִתְאֹֽם׃
(fit·'om.)
6597: suddenness, suddenlyfrom the same as petha


















KJV Lexicon
I have seen
ra'ah  (raw-aw')
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)surely, think, view, visions.
the foolish
'eviyl  (ev-eel')
(figuratively) silly -- fool(-ish) (man).
taking root
sharash  (shaw-rash')
to root, i.e. strike into the soil, or (by implication) to pluck from it -- (take, cause to take) root (out).
but suddenly
pith'owm  (pith-ome')
instantly -- straightway, sudden(-ly).
I cursed
naqab  (naw-kab')
to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
his habitation
naveh  (naw-veh')
comely, dwelling (place), fold, habitation, pleasant place, sheepcote, stable, tarried.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"I have seen the foolish taking root, And I cursed his abode immediately.

King James Bible
I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I have seen a fool taking root, but I immediately pronounced a curse on his home.

International Standard Version
"I myself saw a fool becoming established, but I suddenly cursed where he lived.

NET Bible
I myself have seen the fool taking root, but suddenly I cursed his place of residence.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I have seen a stubborn fool take root, but I quickly cursed his house.

King James 2000 Bible
I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
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