Job 12:5

New International Reader's Version

People who have an easy life look down on those who have problems. They think trouble comes only to those whose feet are slipping.

Cross References

Job 12:4

“My friends laugh at me all the time, even though I called out to God and he answered. My friends laugh at me, even though I’m honest and right.

Job 12:6

Why doesn’t anyone bother the tents of robbers? Why do those who make God angry remain secure? They are in God’s hands!

Job 16:4

If you and I changed places, I could say the same things you are saying. I could make fine speeches against you. I could shake my head at you.

Job 18:5

“The lamps of sinful people are blown out. Their flames will never burn again.

Job 6:5

Does a wild donkey cry out when it has enough grass? Does an ox call out when it has plenty of food?

Psalm 17:5

My steps have stayed on your paths. My feet have not slipped.

Psalm 94:18

I said, “My foot is slipping.” But Lord, your faithful love kept me from falling.

Proverbs 13:9

The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out.

Proverbs 20:20

If anyone asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother, that person’s lamp will be blown out in total darkness.

Jeremiah 13:16

Give glory to the Lord your God. Honor him before he sends darkness to cover the land. Do this before you trip and fall on the darkened hills. You hope that light will come. But he will turn it into thick darkness. He will change it to deep shadows.

Matthew 25:8

The foolish ones said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your oil. Our lamps are going out.’

Luke 12:19

I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain stored away for many years. Take life easy. Eat, drink and have a good time.” ’

Deuteronomy 32:35

I punish people. I will pay them back. The time will come when their feet will slip. Their day of trouble is near. Very soon they will be destroyed.”