Job 15:23

Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God

22He despairs of his return from darkness; he is marked for the sword. 23He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand. 24Distress and anguish terrify him, overwhelming him like a king poised to attack.

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Berean Standard Bible
He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand.
American Standard Version (1901)
He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? He knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
Bible in Basic English
He is wandering about in search of bread, saying, Where is it? and he is certain that the day of trouble is ready for him:
Free Bible Version
They wander around looking for food, asking ‘Where is it?’ They know that their day of darkness is close at hand.
King James (Authorized) Version
He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
Translation for Translators
They wander around, searching for food, saying ‘Where can I find some?’ And they know that they will soon experience disasters.
Unlocked Literal Bible
He goes to various places for bread, saying, 'Where is it?' He knows that the day of darkness is at hand.
Noah Webster Bible
He wandereth abroad for bread, saying , Where is it ? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
World English Bible
He wanders abroad for bread, saying, ‘Where is it?’ He knows that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
Young's Literal Translation
He is wandering for bread — 'Where [is] it?' He hath known that ready at his hand Is a day of darkness.