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but keep it still within his mouth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>Though</i> he spares it and does not forsake it, But still keeps it in his mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>Though</i> he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Though he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>Though</i> he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>Though</i> he desires it and will not forsake it, And holds it to his palate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Though he desires it and will not let it go But holds it in his mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />though he cherishes it and will not let it go but keeps it in his mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />though he cherishes it and will not let it go but keeps it in his mouth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Though he spare it, and will not let it go, But keep it still within his mouth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and swallow it slowly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Though he savors it and won't let go of it and he holds it on the roof of his mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />though he savors it and delays swallowing it so he can taste it again and again in his mouth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />if he retains it for himself and does not let it go, and holds it fast in his mouth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Though he may spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />has pity on it, and does not forsake it, and keeps it back in the midst of his palate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hath pity on it, and doth not forsake it, And keep it back in the midst of his palate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will spare over it, and forsake it not, and keep it back in the midst of his palate:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He will spare it, and not leave it, and will hide it in his throat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He will permit it, and not abandon it, and he will conceal it in his throat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Though he retains it and will not let it go but keeps it still within his mouth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />though they are loath to let it go, and hold it in their mouths,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Though he spare it and forsake it not, but keep it still in his mouth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He will show sympathy for it and he will not forsake it or restrain it within his darkness<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Though he spare it, and will not let it go, But keep it still within his mouth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />though he will not spare it, and will not leave it, but will keep it in the midst of his throat:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/20-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=3067" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/20.htm">Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue, <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2550.htm" title="2550: yaḥ·mōl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To spare. A primitive root; to commiserate; by implication, to spare.">though he cannot bear</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ya·‘az·ḇen·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 3fse) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">to let it go</a> <a href="/hebrew/4513.htm" title="4513: wə·yim·nā·‘en·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms:: 3fse) -- To withhold, hold back. A primitive root; to debar from benefit or injury.">and keeps</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">it in</a> <a href="/hebrew/2441.htm" title="2441: ḥik·kōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Probably from chanak in the sense of tasting; properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself.">his mouth,</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>yet in his stomach his food sours into the venom of cobras within him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-17.htm">Proverbs 20:17</a></span><br />Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-7.htm">Psalm 10:7</a></span><br />His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-14.htm">James 3:14</a></span><br />But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-14.htm">Romans 3:14</a></span><br />“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-17.htm">Proverbs 9:17</a></span><br />“Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-3.htm">Isaiah 59:3</a></span><br />For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18-19</a></span><br />But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-3.htm">Psalm 36:3</a></span><br />The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-25</a></span><br />A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. / When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8</a></span><br />Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalm 52:2-4</a></span><br />Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. / You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah / You love every word that devours, O deceitful tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm">Proverbs 12:20</a></span><br />Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Romans 16:18</a></span><br />For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a></span><br />His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:</p><p class="hdg">spare it</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-29.htm">Matthew 5:29,30</a></b></br> And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast <i>it</i> from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not <i>that</i> thy whole body should be cast into hell… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-43.htm">Mark 9:43-49</a></b></br> And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Romans 8:13</a></b></br> For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.</p><p class="hdg">within his mouth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/15-35.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/job/13-17.htm">Care</a> <a href="/job/17-11.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/job/9-27.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/job/18-9.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/job/20-12.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/job/21-10.htm">Loath</a> <a href="/job/15-19.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/job/20-12.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/12-11.htm">Palate</a> <a href="/job/19-21.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/job/20-2.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/21-3.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/job/21-2.htm">Care</a> <a href="/job/20-20.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/psalms/27-9.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/job/37-4.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/job/21-19.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/job/21-10.htm">Loath</a> <a href="/job/20-22.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/job/20-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Palate</a> <a href="/job/24-21.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/job/27-22.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/job/20-14.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Job 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/20-1.htm">Zophar shows the state and portion of the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>though he cannot bear to let it go</b><br>This phrase reflects the deep attachment to sin or wrongdoing, illustrating the struggle of letting go of sinful pleasures. In the context of Job, Zophar is speaking about the wicked who cling to their iniquity. This can be connected to the broader biblical theme of sin's enticement and the difficulty of repentance, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Proverbs 5:3-4</a>, where the allure of sin is compared to honey, sweet at first but ultimately bitter. The imagery suggests an internal battle, highlighting the human tendency to hold onto sin despite knowing its destructive end.<p><b>and keeps it in his mouth</b><br>The metaphor of keeping something in the mouth suggests savoring or relishing sin, akin to how one might enjoy a tasty morsel. This imagery is used to describe the temporary pleasure derived from sin, which is ultimately fleeting and unsatisfying. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, oral imagery often conveyed ideas of consumption and satisfaction, emphasizing the intimate and personal nature of sin. This can be paralleled with <a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a>, where desire, when conceived, gives birth to sin, and sin, when fully grown, brings forth death. The phrase underscores the deceptive nature of sin, which promises satisfaction but leads to spiritual decay.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zophar_the_naamathite.htm">Zophar the Naamathite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Zophar is known for his harsh and direct speeches, often accusing Job of wrongdoing.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is tested by God through severe trials.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>This verse is part of Zophar's second speech to Job, where he describes the fate of the wicked, implying that Job's suffering is due to hidden sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_sin.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Sin</a></b><br>Sin can be enticing and pleasurable, much like a sweet morsel kept in the mouth. However, its temporary pleasure leads to long-term consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a></b><br>Holding onto sin, as described by Zophar, prevents true repentance and restoration with God. We must be willing to let go of sin to experience God's grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart_and_mind.htm">Guarding the Heart and Mind</a></b><br>We must be vigilant about what we allow to linger in our thoughts and hearts. Just as one might savor a morsel, we can inadvertently savor sinful thoughts or desires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a></b><br>Zophar's speech, though misguided in its application to Job, reminds us of the importance of accountability in our spiritual walk. We need others to help us see our blind spots.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_satan_to_exist.htm">If Satan is the source of evil, why does God allow him to exist instead of destroying him immediately?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_bildad's_claim_with_innocent_suffering.htm">How can Bildad's claim that God never rejects the blameless (Job 8:20-22) be reconciled with instances of innocent suffering in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_lying_ever_justified.htm">Is it okay to lie? (Exodus 20:16 vs. 1 Kings 22:21-22)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_this_more_than_we_can_handle.htm">Is this more than we can handle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/20-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">though he cannot bear</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְמֹ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·mōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2550.htm">Strong's 2550: </a> </span><span class="str2">To commiserate, to spare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to let it go</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעַזְבֶ֑נָּה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘az·ḇen·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> </span><span class="str2">To loosen, relinquish, permit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and keeps</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝יִמְנָעֶ֗נָּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yim·nā·‘en·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4513.htm">Strong's 4513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To debar, from benefit, injury</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it in</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּת֣וֹךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his mouth,</span><br /><span class="heb">חִכּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥik·kōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2441.htm">Strong's 2441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Palate, roof of the mouth, gums</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/20-13.htm">Job 20:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/20-13.htm">OT Poetry: Job 20:13 Though he spare it and will not (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/20-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 20:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 20:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/20-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 20:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 20:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>