Job
King James Version (KJV)
Job 12:5
“He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.”
King James Version (KJV)
Job 12:5 Context
2No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. 3But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these? 4I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn. 5He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease. 6The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly. 7But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: 8Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
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Other Translations
He that is ready to slippe with his feet, is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"He who is at ease holds calamity in contempt, As prepared for those whose feet slip.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In the thought of him who is in comfort there is no respect for one who is in trouble; such is the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
- Basic English Bible
He that is ready to stumble with the foot is a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
- Darby Bible
He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
- Webster's Bible
In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.
- World English Bible
A torch -- despised in the thoughts of the secure Is prepared for those sliding with the feet.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A contemptible brand in the thought of him that is at ease, a thing ready for them whose foot slippeth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"He who is at ease holds calamity in contempt, As prepared for those whose feet slip.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In the thought of him who is in comfort there is no respect for one who is in trouble; such is the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
- Basic English Bible
He that is ready to stumble with the foot is a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
- Darby Bible
He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
- Webster's Bible
In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.
- World English Bible
A torch -- despised in the thoughts of the secure Is prepared for those sliding with the feet.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A contemptible brand in the thought of him that is at ease, a thing ready for them whose foot slippeth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Job 12:5
12:5 Slip with his feet - And fall into trouble; tho' he had formerly shone as a lamp, he is then looked upon as a lamp going out, as the snuff of a candle, which we throw to the ground and tread upon; and accordingly is despised in the thought of him that is at ease.