Job 5:21

The Scriptures 1998

When the tongue scourges you are shielded, and you have no fear when destruction comes.

Cross References

Psalm 31:20

In the secrecy of Your presence You shall hide them from the plots of man; You shelter them in a booth from the strife of tongues.

Jeremiah 18:18

Then they said, “Come and let us devise plans against Yirmeyahu, for the Torah shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not listen to any of his words.”

Proverbs 12:18

Rash speaking is like piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is healing.

Psalm 55:21

His mouth was smoother than curds, Yet in his heart is fighting; His words were softer than oil, But they are drawn swords.

Isaiah 54:17

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall prove wrong. This is the inheritance of the servants of יהוה, and their righteousness from Me,” declares יהוה.

Psalm 57:4

My being is in the midst of lions; I lie among those who breathe fire, Whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue is a sharp sword.

Job 5:15

But He saves the needy from the sword of their mouth, from the clutches of the strong.

Proverbs 3:25

Do not be afraid of sudden dread, Nor of the ruin of the wrong when it comes;

Psalm 31:21

Blessed be יהוה, For He has made marvellous His kindness to me in a strong city!