Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 12:5 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Job 12:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 12 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.”
Job 12:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 12:5
Job responds to Zophar's harsh accusations with biting irony: 'He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.' The Hebrew לַפִּיד (lappid, 'lamp/torch') refers to something meant to give light but here treated with contempt (בּוּז, buz). Job identifies the cruel dynamic: those 'at ease' (שַׁאֲנָן, sha'anan—secure, careless) despise those who suffer, viewing calamity as proof of moral failure. This exposes the self-righteousness of prosperity—the comfortable assume their ease reflects virtue and others' suffering proves guilt. James 2:6 warns...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 12:5
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“Hold up my goings in thy paths”
“but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.”
“'Give us some of your oil”
“I could join words together against you”
“before he cause darkness”
“Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?”
“and recompense”
“his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.”
“My foot is slipping! Your loving kindness”
“Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.'”