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Job 5:3

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3wI have seen the fool taking root,

but suddenly I cursed his dwelling.

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Cross references

  1. wJer. 12:2, 3; [Ps. 37:35, 36; 73:18–20]

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

I myself have seen a fool taking root,

but suddenly his house was cursed.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

I have seen a fool taking root,

but I immediately pronounced a curse on his home.

NLTNew Living Translation

I have seen that fools may be successful for the moment,

but then comes sudden disaster.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

I have seen a fool taking root,

but suddenly I cursed his dwelling.

KJV 1900King James Version

I have seen the foolish taking root:

But suddenly I cursed his habitation.