Job 5:21

Thou shalt be hidde from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction, when it commeth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of violence when it comes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He will keep you safe from the evil tongue; and you will have no fear of wasting when it comes.
- Basic English Bible

Thou shalt be hidden from the scourge of the tongue; and thou shalt not be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
- Darby Bible

Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
- Webster's Bible

You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.
- World English Bible

When the tongue scourgeth thou art hid, And thou art not afraid of destruction, When it cometh.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 5:21

5:19 Deliver - If thou seekest to him by prayer and repentance. Here he applies himself to Job directly. Six - Manifold and repeated. Touch - So as to destroy thee. Thou shalt have a good issue out of all thy troubles, though they are both great and many.

5:20 He shall - These things he utters with more confidence, because the rewards or punishments of this life, were more constantly distributed to men in the Old Testament according to their good or bad behaviour, than they are now: and because it was his opinion, that great afflictions were the certain evidences of wickedness; and consequently, that great deliverances would infallibly follow upon true repentance.

5:22 Laugh - With a laughter of joy and triumph, arising from a just security and confidence in God's watchful and gracious providence.

5:23 League - Thou shalt be free from annoyance thereby, as if they had made an inviolable league with thee. This is a bold metaphor, but such as are frequent both in scripture and other authors. This is an addition to the former privilege; they shall not hurt thee, ver.#22|, nay, they shall befriend thee, as being at peace with thee. Our covenant with God is a covenant with all the creatures, that they shall do us no hurt, but serve and be ready to do us good.