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◄ Job 5:21►

New International Version
You will be protected from the lash of the tongue, and need not fear when destruction comes.

New Living Translation
You will be safe from slander and have no fear when destruction comes.

English Standard Version
You shall be hidden from the lash of the tongue, and shall not fear destruction when it comes.

Berean Standard Bible
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.

King James Bible
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.

New King James Version
You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you shall not be afraid of destruction when it comes.

New American Standard Bible
“You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of violence when it comes.

NASB 1995
“You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of violence when it comes.

NASB 1977
“You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, Neither will you be afraid of violence when it comes.

Legacy Standard Bible
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of devastation when it comes.

Amplified Bible
“You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes.

Christian Standard Bible
You will be safe from slander and not fear destruction when it comes.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You will be safe from slander and not fear destruction when it comes.

American Standard Version
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.

Contemporary English Version
You will be sheltered, without fear of hurtful words or any other weapon.

English Revised Version
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"When the tongue lashes out, you will be safe, and you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes.

Good News Translation
God will rescue you from slander; he will save you when destruction comes.

International Standard Version
You'll be protected from the accusing tongue; you need not fear destruction when it heads your way.

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

New Heart English Bible
You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.

World English Bible
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither will you be afraid of destruction when it comes.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
When the tongue scourges you are hid, "" And you are not afraid of destruction, "" When it comes.

Young's Literal Translation
When the tongue scourgeth thou art hid, And thou art not afraid of destruction, When it cometh.

Smith's Literal Translation
In the scourge of the tongue thou shalt be hid, and thou shalt not be afraid of desolation when it shall come.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt he hidden from the scourge of the tongue: and thou shalt not fear calamity when it cometh.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and you will not fear calamity when it arrives.

New American Bible
From the scourge of the tongue you shall be hidden, and you shall not fear approaching ruin.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and shall not fear destruction when it comes.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
You shall be protected from the scourge of the tongue; and you shall not be afraid of destruction when it comes.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the rod of the tongue you shall be sheltered, and you will not be afraid of ruin when it comes

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He shall hide thee from the scourge of the tongue: and thou shalt not be afraid of coming evils.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him
…20In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.21You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue,and will not fear havoc when it comes.22You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth.…

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Cross References

Psalm 91:5-6
You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, / nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Proverbs 12:6
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

Psalm 31:20
You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.

Psalm 64:2-4
Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity, / who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear.

Psalm 140:3
They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah

Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

James 3:5-8
In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, ...

1 Peter 3:10
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

Matthew 5:11
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Romans 8:33-34
Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

Ephesians 6:16
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

Psalm 57:4
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

Psalm 120:2-3
Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. / What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?

Treasury of Scripture

You shall be hid from the whip of the tongue: neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.

be hid.

Psalm 31:20
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

Psalm 55:21
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but warwas in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yetwere they drawn swords.

Psalm 57:4
My soulis among lions:and I lieeven among them that are set on fire,even the sons of men, whose teethare spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

from the scourge.

Psalm 91:5-7
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;nor for the arrowthat flieth by day; …

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Job 5

1.Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;
6.that man is born to trouble;
8.that God is to be regarded in affliction;
17.the happy end of God's correction.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue
This phrase suggests divine protection from slander and harmful speech. In the biblical context, the "scourge of the tongue" can be understood as malicious gossip or false accusations, which were common in ancient societies and could lead to severe social and legal consequences. The idea of being "hidden" implies a form of divine shelter or refuge, reminiscent ofPsalm 31:20, where God hides His people from the "strife of tongues." This protection can be seen as a type of Christ, who is our ultimate refuge and advocate against accusations (1John 2:1).

and will not fear havoc when it comes
The assurance of not fearing "havoc" speaks to a confidence in God's sovereignty and protection during times of chaos or disaster. Historically, the ancient Near East was prone to sudden calamities, whether from natural disasters or invading armies. This promise of fearlessness is echoed inPsalm 46:1-3, where God is described as a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The phrase also connects to the New Testament teaching inPhilippians 4:6-7, where believers are encouraged not to be anxious but to trust in God's peace, which guards their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Job
A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and seeking understanding.

2.Eliphaz the Temanite
One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Eliphaz is the speaker inJob 5, offering his perspective on Job's suffering and God's justice.

3.Teman
A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered to be wise and knowledgeable.

4.The Scourge of the Tongue
A metaphorical expression referring to harmful speech, slander, or verbal attacks.

5.Destruction
Refers to calamity or disaster, which in the context of Job, relates to the various trials and tribulations he faces.

Teaching Points

Divine Protection from Harmful Speech
God offers protection from slander and verbal attacks. Trust in His ability to shield you from the destructive power of words.

Fearlessness in the Face of Calamity
As believers, we are called to live without fear of impending destruction, trusting in God's sovereignty and provision.

The Power of Words
Recognize the impact of your own words. Strive to speak life and encouragement, avoiding the "scourge of the tongue."

Faith in God's Justice
Even when facing trials, maintain faith in God's justice and His ultimate plan for your life.

Wisdom in Counsel
Be discerning about the advice and counsel you receive, ensuring it aligns with God's truth and character.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Job 5

What does the Bible say about time travel?

Psalm 121:4 - If God 'never slumbers nor sleeps,' why do disasters and injustices seemingly go unchecked?

Job 34:10 - If God never does wrong, why do the innocent still suffer without clear divine intervention?

If Job 28:5 implies far-reaching knowledge of earth's processes, why does it not align with modern geological understanding?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(21)Shalt thou be afraid.--Comp. the expression inJob 5:15.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 21. -Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue (comp.Psalm 31:20). God will also protect his own from "the scourge of the tongue,"i.e. from calumny, from abuse, from bitter words (see the comment on ver. 15).Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh; rather,of devastation. "Shod (שׁור) populationes, praedationes, calamitosas tempestates, terrae motus, ruinas, incendia, mala omnia vasti-tatem inducentia, amplectitur" (Schultens).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

You will be hidden
תֵּחָבֵ֑א(tê·ḥā·ḇê)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 2244:To withdraw, hide

from the scourge
בְּשׁ֣וֹט(bə·šō·wṭ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7752:A scourge, whip

of the tongue,
לָ֭שׁוֹן(lā·šō·wn)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 3956:The tongue

and need not
וְֽלֹא־(wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

fear
תִירָ֥א(ṯî·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3372:To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

destruction
מִ֝שֹּׁ֗ד(miš·šōḏ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7701:Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin

when
כִּ֣י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

it comes.
יָבֽוֹא׃(yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

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