Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely its life withers away, and from the soil other plants grow. New Living Translation That’s the end of its life, and others spring up from the earth to replace it. English Standard Version Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the soil others will spring. Berean Standard Bible Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust. King James Bible Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow. New King James Version “Behold, this is the joy of His way, And out of the earth others will grow. New American Standard Bible “Behold, this is the joy of His way; And out of the dust others will spring. NASB 1995 “Behold, this is the joy of His way; And out of the dust others will spring. NASB 1977 “Behold, this is the joy of His way; And out of the dust others will spring. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, this is the joy of His way; And out of the dust others will spring. Amplified Bible “Behold, this is the joy of His way; And from out of the dust others will spring up and grow [to take his place]. Christian Standard Bible Surely this is the joy of his way of life; yet others will sprout from the dust. Holman Christian Standard Bible Surely this is the joy of his way of life; yet others will sprout from the dust. American Standard Version Behold, this is the joy of his way; And out of the earth shall others spring. Contemporary English Version their life slips away, and other plants grow there. English Revised Version Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others spring. GOD'S WORD® Translation That is its joy in this life, and others sprout from the same ground to [take its place]. Good News Translation Yes, that's all the joy evil people have; others now come and take their places. International Standard Version "Indeed, this is the benefit of God's way: from the soil other plants will sprout. Majority Standard Bible Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust. NET Bible Indeed, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth others spring up. New Heart English Bible Look, this is the joy of his way: out of the earth, others shall spring. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow. World English Bible Behold, this is the joy of his way. Out of the earth, others will spring. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, this [is] the joy of His way, "" And from the dust others spring up. Young's Literal Translation Lo, this is the joy of his way, And from the dust others spring up.' Smith's Literal Translation Behold, this the rejoicing of his way, and from the dust shall they cause another to grow. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor this is the joy of his way, that others may spring again out of the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version For this is the benefit of his way, that others in turn may spring up from the earth. New American Bible There he lies rotting beside the road, and out of the soil another sprouts. New Revised Standard Version See, these are their happy ways, and out of the earth still others will spring. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, it is he who examines all his ways, and out of the earth others shall sprout. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, he examines all their ways, and from the dust another will sprout OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, this is the joy of his way, And out of the earth shall others spring. Brenton Septuagint Translation that such is the overthrow of the ungodly? and out of the earth another shall grow. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: Job Should Repent…18If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’ 19Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust. 20Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers.… Cross References Psalm 37:35-36 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. Psalm 1:4 Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. Isaiah 40:24 No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner have their stems taken root in the ground, than He blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like stubble. Psalm 92:7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. Proverbs 10:25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever. Matthew 13:6 But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. James 1:11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. Isaiah 41:11-12 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. Psalm 73:18-20 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! / Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. Matthew 7:26-27 But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” Luke 8:13 The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. Isaiah 17:11 though on the day you plant you make them grow, and on that morning you help your seed sprout—yet the harvest will vanish on the day of disease and incurable pain. Hosea 9:16 Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs. 1 Peter 1:24 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, Jeremiah 17:5-6 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. / He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. Treasury of Scripture Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow. this is the joy Job 20:5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? Matthew 13:20,21 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; … out of the earth 1 Samuel 2:8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them. Psalm 75:7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. Psalm 113:7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; Jump to Previous Dust Earth Grow Joy Life Others Plants Soil Spring Surely Way WithersJump to Next Dust Earth Grow Joy Life Others Plants Soil Spring Surely Way WithersJob 8 1. Bildad shows God's justice in dealing with men according to their works.8. He alleges antiquity to prove the certain destruction of the hypocrite. 20. He applies God's just dealing to Job. Surely this is the joy of his way; This phrase reflects Bildad's perspective on the fate of the wicked, suggesting that any joy they experience is fleeting. In the context of Job, Bildad is one of Job's friends who argues that suffering is a result of sin, and thus, any prosperity the wicked enjoy is temporary. This aligns with the wisdom literature theme that the wicked may prosper for a time, but ultimately face judgment (Psalm 37:35-36). The "joy of his way" implies a temporary satisfaction or success that is not rooted in righteousness. This can be contrasted with the enduring joy found in a life aligned with God's will, as seen in the teachings of Jesus, who speaks of joy that remains (John 15:11). yet others will spring from the dust. Persons / Places / Events 1. Bildad the ShuhiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad is known for his traditional and somewhat harsh perspective on Job's suffering, emphasizing the justice of God and the idea that suffering is a result of sin. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who faces intense suffering and loss. His account explores themes of faith, suffering, and divine justice. 3. The Dust Symbolic of mortality and the transient nature of human life. In the context of Job, it represents the humble beginnings and the inevitable return to the earth, a common biblical theme. Teaching Points The Transience of LifeLife is temporary, and our earthly existence is fleeting. Recognizing this can lead us to live with humility and dependence on God. The Justice of God Bildad's perspective, though limited, reminds us of the biblical principle that God is just. We must trust in His justice even when we do not understand our circumstances. Hope Beyond Suffering While Bildad's words may seem harsh, they also hint at renewal and new beginnings ("others will spring from the dust"). This can be a reminder of the hope and restoration that God offers. The Importance of Perspective Bildad's speech challenges us to consider our perspective on suffering and justice. Are we quick to judge others' situations without understanding God's broader plan?Verse 19. - Behold, this is the joy of his way. Bitterly ironical - This is what his rapid and rampant greenery comes to; this is how his triumphant career ends! Utter destruction, disappearance, obliteration! And out of the earth shall others grow. The destruction leaves room for something better to follow - a sounder, healthier, and less short-lived growth. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyהֶן־ (hen-) Interjection Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! this ה֭וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is the joy מְשׂ֣וֹשׂ (mə·śō·wś) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4885: Exultation, rejoicing of His way; דַּרְכּ֑וֹ (dar·kōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action yet others אַחֵ֥ר (’a·ḥêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other will spring יִצְמָֽחוּ׃ (yiṣ·mā·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6779: To sprout, spring up from the dust. וּ֝מֵעָפָ֗ר (ū·mê·‘ā·p̄ār) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6083: Dust, clay, earth, mud Links Job 8:19 NIVJob 8:19 NLT Job 8:19 ESV Job 8:19 NASB Job 8:19 KJV Job 8:19 BibleApps.com Job 8:19 Biblia Paralela Job 8:19 Chinese Bible Job 8:19 French Bible Job 8:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 8:19 Behold this is the joy of his (Jb) |
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