Job 12:5

New King James Version

A lamp is despised in the thought of one who is at ease; It is made ready for those whose feet slip.

Cross References

Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

Psalm 17:5

Uphold my steps in Your paths, That my footsteps may not slip.

Luke 12:19

And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” ’

Jeremiah 13:16

Give glory to the Lord your God Before He causes darkness, And before your feet stumble On the dark mountains, And while you are looking for light, He turns it into the shadow of death And makes it dense darkness.

Proverbs 20:20

Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.

Psalm 94:18

If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O Lord, will hold me up.

Job 18:5

“The light of the wicked indeed goes out, And the flame of his fire does not shine.

Job 16:4

I also could speak as you do, If your soul were in my soul’s place. I could heap up words against you, And shake my head at you;

Job 6:5

Does the wild donkey bray when it has grass, Or does the ox low over its fodder?

Deuteronomy 32:35

Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; Their foot shall slip in due time; For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things to come hasten upon them.’

Job 12:4

“I am one mocked by his friends, Who called on God, and He answered him, The just and blameless who is ridiculed.

Job 12:6

The tents of robbers prosper, And those who provoke God are secure— In what God provides by His hand.