Job 28:22

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Destruction and Death say,‘With our ears we have heard a rumor about where it can be found.’

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 26:6 : 6 The underworld is naked before God; the place of destruction lies uncovered.
  • Job 28:14 : 14 The deep says,‘It is not with me.’ And the sea says,‘It is not with me.’
  • Ps 83:10-12 : 10 They were destroyed at En Dor; their corpses were like manure on the ground. 11 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their rulers like Zebah and Zalmunna, 12 who said,“Let’s take over the pastures of God!”

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    15For you say,“We have made a treaty with death, with Sheol we have made an agreement. When the overwhelming judgment sweeps by it will not reach us. For we have made a lie our refuge, we have hidden ourselves in a deceitful word.”

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    27Look, we have investigated this, so it is true. Hear it, and apply it for your own good.”

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    21Terrifying sounds fill his ears; in a time of peace marauders attack him.

  • Job 33:22
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