Job 27:18

“He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Job 27:18

He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"He has built his house like the spider's web, Or as a hut {which} the watchman has made.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He buildeth his house as the moth, And as a booth which the keeper maketh.
- American Standard Version (1901)

His house has no more strength than a spider's thread, or a watchman's tent.
- Basic English Bible

He buildeth his house as the moth, and as a booth that a keeper maketh.
- Darby Bible

He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.
- Webster's Bible

He builds his house as the moth, as a booth which the watchman makes.
- World English Bible

He hath built as a moth his house, And as a booth a watchman hath made.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth which the keeper maketh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Job 27:18

Wesley's Notes for Job 27:18


27:18 A moth - Which settleth itself in a garment, but is quickly and unexpectedly dispossessed of its dwelling, and crushed to death. A booth - Which the keeper of a garden or vineyard suddenly rears up in fruit - time, and as quickly pulls down again.


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