Job 21:11–14
They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
They send foorth their little ones like a flocke, and their children dance.
They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
They take the timbrell and harpe, and reioyce at the sound of the organe.
They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
They spend their daies ‖in wealth, and in a moment goe downe to the graue.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, in mirth.
Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
*Therefore they say vnto God, Depart from vs: for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 22.17.
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From verse 11
- Psalms 107:41Rank 1 from verse 11
- Psalms 127:3–5Rank 2 from verse 11
3Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
3Loe, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the wombe is his reward.
4As arrowes are in the hand of a mightie man: so are children of the youth.
5†‖Happie is the man that hath his quiuer full of them, they shall not be ashamed: but they shall speake with the enemies in the gate.
From verse 12
- Amos 6:4–6Rank 1 from verse 12
4That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
5That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
4That lie vpon beds of Yuorie, and ‖stretch themselues vpon their couches, and eate the lambes out of the flocke, and the calues out of the midst of the stall:
5That ‖chaunt to the sound of the Uiole, and inuent to themselues instruments of musicke, like Dauid:
6That ‖drinke wine in bowles, and anoint themselues with the chiefe ointments: but they are not grieued for the †affliction of Ioseph.
- Genesis 4:21Rank 2 from verse 12
- Isaiah 5:12Rank 3 from verse 12
12And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands.
12And the harpe and the viole, the tabret and pipe, and wine are in their feasts: but they regard not the worke of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.
- Genesis 31:27Rank 4 from verse 12
27Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?
27Wherefore didst thou flie away secretly, and †steale away from me, and didst not tell mee? that I might haue sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harpe,
- Isaiah 22:13Rank 5 from verse 12
From verse 13
- Luke 12:19–20Rank 2 from verse 13
19And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
19And I will say to my soule, Soule, thou hast much goods layd vp for many yeeres, take thine ease, eate, drinke, and be merry.
20But God said vnto him, Thou foole, this night †thy soule shal be required of thee: then whose shal those things be which thou hast prouided?
- Luke 17:28–29Rank 3 from verse 13
28Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
29But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
28*Likewise also as it was in the dayes of Lot, they did eat, they dranke, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded:
29But the same day that Lot went out of Sodome, it rained fire and brimstone from heauen, & destroyed them all:
- Matthew 24:38–39Rank 4 from verse 13
38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
39And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38*For as in the dayes that were before the Flood, they were eating, and drinking, marrying, and giuing in mariage, vntill the day that Noe entred into the Arke,
39And knew not vntill the Flood came, and tooke them all away: so shall also the comming of the Sonne of man be.
- Psalms 73:4Rank 5 from verse 13
From verse 14
- Romans 8:7Rank 2 from verse 14
- 2 Thessalonians 2:10–12Rank 3 from verse 14
10And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
10And with all deceiueablenesse of vnrighteousnesse, in them that perish: because they receiued not the loue of the trueth, that they might be saued.
11And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should beleeue a lye:
12That they all might bee damned who beleeued not the trueth, but had pleasure in vnrighteousnes.
- Psalms 10:4Rank 4 from verse 14
- 2 Timothy 4:3–4Rank 5 from verse 14
3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
4And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
3For the time wil come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their owne lusts shall they heape to themselues teachers, hauing itching eares:
4And they shall turne away their eares from the trueth, and shall be turned vnto fables.
- John 15:23–24Rank 6 from verse 14
23He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
24If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.
23He that hateth me, hateth my Father also.
24If I had not done among thē the works which none other man did, they had not had sinne: but now haue they both seene, & hated both me & my father.
- John 3:19–20Rank 7 from verse 14
19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
19And this is the condemnation, *that light is come into the world, and men loued darknesse rather then light, because their deedes were euill.
20For euery one that doeth euill, hateth the light, neither commeth to the light, lest his deeds should be ‖reproued.
- Proverbs 1:29Rank 8 from verse 14
- Habakkuk 1:15Rank 9 from verse 14
- John 8:45–47Rank 10 from verse 14
45And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
46Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
47He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
45And because I tell you the truth, ye beleeue me not.
46Which of you conuinceth mee of sinne? And if I say the trueth, why doe ye not beleeue me?
47*He that is of God, heareth Gods words: ye therefore heare them not, because ye are not of God.
28When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.
28When he saw Iesus, he cried out, and fell downe before him, and with a loud voyce said, What haue I to doe with thee, Iesus, thou sonne of God most high? I beseech thee torment me not.
37¶ Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.
37¶ Then the whole multitude of the countrey of the Gadarenes round about, besought him to depart from them, for they were taken with great feare: and he went vp into the ship, and returned back againe.
- Proverbs 1:22Rank 13 from verse 14
- Proverbs 1:7Rank 14 from verse 14
- Psalms 10:11Rank 15 from verse 14
- Romans 1:28Rank 16 from verse 14
28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
28And euen as they did not like to ‖retaine God in their knowledge, God gaue them ouer to ‖a reprobate minde, to doe those things which are not conuenient:
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Job 21:11
1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.
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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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Sense 1: To move the body or feet rhythmically, often in joy or celebration. Sense 2: Such movement.
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Job 21:12
To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
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A small hand drum or tambourine.
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A stringed musical instrument played with the fingers.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.
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Sense 1: Sound: an audible noise, voice, report, or message. Sense 2: As an adjective, healthy, whole, firm, or free from error. Sense 3: As a verb, to make a noise, play or blow an instrument, or give a signal.
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A musical instrument of pipes sounded by wind.
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Job 21:13
Sense 1: To use, expend, consume, or give out. Sense 2: To pass time or life in a stated manner.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. Riches, possessions, or material resources. 2. Prosperity, welfare, or well-being.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A very short portion of time; an instant.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Sense 1: The place of the dead or of burial; a tomb, burial place, or pit. Sense 2: To cut, carve, or engrave. Sense 3: As an adjective, serious, sober, dignified, or worthy of respect.
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Job 21:14
Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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The one true God.
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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.
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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: A wish, longing, request, pleasure, or thing wished for. Sense 2: To wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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10Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.
10Their bull gendreth and faileth not, their cow calueth, and casteth not her calfe.
11They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
11They send foorth their little ones like a flocke, and their children dance.
Selected passage12They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
12They take the timbrell and harpe, and reioyce at the sound of the organe.
Selected passage13They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
13They spend their daies ‖in wealth, and in a moment goe downe to the graue.
Selected passage14Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
14*Therefore they say vnto God, Depart from vs: for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes.
Selected passage15What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
15What is the Almightie, that wee should serue him? and what profite should we haue, if we pray vnto him?