Job 5:21

New English Translation

You will be protected from malicious gossip, and will not be afraid of the destruction when it comes.

Cross References

Job 5:15

So he saves from the sword that comes from their mouth, even the poor from the hand of the powerful.

Psalm 31:20

You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks of men; you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks.

Psalm 31:21

The Lord deserves praise for he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when I was besieged by enemies.

Psalm 55:21

His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

Psalm 57:4

I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among those who want to devour me; men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are a sharp sword.

Proverbs 12:18

Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

Proverbs 3:25

You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;

Isaiah 54:17

No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the Lord will do for his servants – I will vindicate them,” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 18:18

Then some people said, “Come on! Let us consider how to deal with Jeremiah! There will still be priests to instruct us, wise men to give us advice, and prophets to declare God’s word. Come on! Let’s bring charges against him and get rid of him! Then we will not need to pay attention to anything he says.”