Job 14:21

“His sonnes come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought lowe, but he perceiueth it not of them.”

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Other Translations for Job 14:21

His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them.
- King James Version

"His sons achieve honor, but he does not know {it;} Or they become insignificant, but he does not perceive it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; And they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
- American Standard Version (1901)

His sons come to honour, and he has no knowledge of it; they are made low, but he is not conscious of it.
- Basic English Bible

His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, and he perceiveth it not.
- Darby Bible

His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
- Webster's Bible

His sons come to honor, and he doesn't know it. They are brought low, but he doesn't perceive it of them.
- World English Bible

Honoured are his sons, and he knoweth not; And they are little, and he attendeth not to them.
- Youngs Literal Bible

His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he regardeth them not.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Job 14:21

Wesley's Notes for Job 14:21

14:21 Knoweth not - Either is ignorant of all such events: or, is not concerned or affected with them. A dead or dying man minds not these things.


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