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when all seems well, marauders attack him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The sound of terror rings in their ears, and even on good days they fear the attack of the destroyer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Dreadful sounds are in his ears; in prosperity the destroyer will come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A dreadful sound <i>is</i> in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Dreadful sounds <i>are</i> in his ears; In prosperity the destroyer comes upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Sounds of terror are in his ears; <i>While he is</i> at peace the destroyer comes upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Sounds of terror are in his ears; While at peace the destroyer comes upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Sounds of terror are in his ears, While at peace the destroyer comes upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Sounds of dread are in his ears; While at peace the destroyer comes upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“A [dreadful] sound of terrors is in his ears; While at peace <i>and</i> in a time of prosperity the destroyer comes upon him [the tent of the robber is not at peace].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Dreadful sounds fill his ears; when he is at peace, a robber attacks him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Dreadful sounds fill his ears; when he is at peace, a robber attacks him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A sound of terrors is in his ears; In prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Even in times of success, they constantly hear the threat of doom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A sound of terrors is in his ears; in prosperity the spoiler shall come upon him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Terrifying sounds are in his ears. While he enjoys peace, the destroyer comes to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Voices of terror will scream in their ears, and robbers attack when they think they are safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Terrifying sounds ring in his ears; when times are prosperous, the Destroyer will attack him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Terrifying sounds fill his ears; in a time of peace marauders attack him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A sound of terrors is in his ears. In prosperity the destroyer shall come on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A sound of terrors is in his ears. In prosperity the destroyer will come on him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A fearful voice [is] in his ears, "" In peace a destroyer comes to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A fearful voice is in his ears, In peace doth a destroyer come to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The voice of fears in his ears: in peace he destroying shall come upon him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sound of dread is always in his ears: and when there is peace, he always suspecteth treason. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sound of terror is always in his ears; and when there is peace, he always suspects treason.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sound of terrors is in his ears; when all is prosperous, a spoiler comes upon him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Terrifying sounds are in their ears; in prosperity the destroyer will come upon them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A dreadful sound is in his ears; in prosperity the spoiler shall come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The sound of terror is in his ears and in peace the Destroyer will come upon him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A sound of terrors is in his ears: In prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And his terror is in his ears: just when he seems to be at peace, his overthrow will come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/15-21.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=2363" 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/15.htm">Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl- (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">Sounds</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: pə·ḥā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">of terror</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: bə·’ā·zə·nāw (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">fill his ears;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: baš·šā·lō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in his prosperity</a> <a href="/hebrew/7703.htm" title="7703: šō·w·ḏêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be burly, i.e. powerful; by implication, to ravage.">the destroyer</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yə·ḇō·w·’en·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 3mse) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">attacks him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>He despairs of his return from darkness; he is marked for the sword.…<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/1-26.htm">Proverbs 1:26-27</a></span><br />in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, / when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-20.htm">Isaiah 57:20-21</a></span><br />But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck. / “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-18.htm">Psalm 73:18-19</a></span><br />Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Proverbs 10:24</a></span><br />What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-19.htm">Isaiah 28:19</a></span><br />As often as it passes through, it will carry you away; it will sweep through morning after morning, by day and by night.” The understanding of this message will bring sheer terror.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-4.htm">Psalm 55:4-5</a></span><br />My heart pounds within me, and the terrors of death assail me. / Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-36.htm">Leviticus 26:36</a></span><br />As for those of you who survive, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies, so that even the sound of a windblown leaf will put them to flight. And they will flee as one flees the sword, and fall when no one pursues them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-65.htm">Deuteronomy 28:65-67</a></span><br />Among those nations you will find no repose, not even a resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despairing soul. / So your life will hang in doubt before you, and you will be afraid night and day, never certain of survival. / In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Psalm 34:21</a></span><br />Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-17.htm">Isaiah 24:17-18</a></span><br />Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. / Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Matthew 24:43</a></span><br />But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a></span><br />While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Luke 21:25-26</a></span><br />There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. / Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-16.htm">Romans 3:16-17</a></span><br />ruin and misery lie in their wake, / and the way of peace they have not known.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-27.htm">Hebrews 10:27</a></span><br />but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come on him.</p><p class="hdg">dreadful sound.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-11.htm">Job 18:11</a></b></br> Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9,10</a></b></br> And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where <i>art</i> thou? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-36.htm">Leviticus 26:36</a></b></br> And upon them that are left <i>alive</i> of you I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth.</p><p class="hdg">in prosperity</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/1-13.htm">Job 1:13-19</a></b></br> And there was a day when his sons and his daughters <i>were</i> eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/20-5.htm">Job 20:5-7,22-24</a></b></br> That the triumphing of the wicked <i>is</i> short, and the joy of the hypocrite <i>but</i> for a moment? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-36.htm">Leviticus 26:36</a></b></br> And upon them that are left <i>alive</i> of you I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth.</p><p class="hdg">the destroyer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:10</a></b></br> Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/9-11.htm">Revelation 9:11</a></b></br> And they had a king over them, <i>which is</i> the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue <i>is</i> Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath <i>his</i> name Apollyon.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-17.htm">Destroyer</a> <a href="/job/12-23.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/6-21.htm">Dreadful</a> <a href="/job/13-17.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/job/15-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/job/15-2.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/job/12-6.htm">Marauders</a> <a href="/job/13-19.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/job/5-11.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/job/12-4.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/job/14-15.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/job/6-5.htm">Sounds</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-15.htm">Terrifying</a> <a href="/job/13-21.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/job/13-21.htm">Terrors</a> <a href="/job/15-4.htm">Time</a> <a href="/job/14-15.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/15-24.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/psalms/17-4.htm">Destroyer</a> <a href="/job/18-7.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/30-6.htm">Dreadful</a> <a href="/job/16-2.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/job/15-24.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/job/15-24.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/job/12-6.htm">Marauders</a> <a href="/job/20-20.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/job/20-21.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/job/41-29.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/job/21-12.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/job/24-12.htm">Sounds</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-33.htm">Terrifying</a> <a href="/job/15-24.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/job/18-11.htm">Terrors</a> <a href="/job/15-32.htm">Time</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Job 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/15-1.htm">Eliphaz reproves Job for impiety in justifying himself</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/15-17.htm">He proves by tradition the restlessness of wicked men</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'; 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The "sounds of terror" symbolize the constant anxiety and dread that accompany those who live in opposition to God's ways. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, auditory imagery was often used to convey psychological states. The idea of terror filling one's ears suggests an overwhelming sense of impending doom, which aligns with the biblical theme that the wicked cannot escape the consequences of their actions (<a href="/proverbs/28.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a>). This phrase also echoes the broader biblical narrative that peace and security are found in righteousness and obedience to God (<a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a>).<p><b>in his prosperity</b><br>The mention of "prosperity" highlights the temporary and deceptive nature of the wicked's success. In the historical context of the Old Testament, prosperity was often seen as a sign of divine favor. However, Eliphaz argues that even in times of apparent success, the wicked are not truly secure. This reflects the biblical principle that material wealth and success are fleeting and cannot provide true peace or security (<a href="/psalms/73-18.htm">Psalm 73:18-19</a>). The prosperity of the wicked is often contrasted with the enduring blessings of the righteous (<a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3-4</a>).<p><b>the destroyer attacks him.</b><br>The "destroyer" can be understood as a representation of divine judgment or calamity that befalls the wicked. In the biblical context, the term "destroyer" is sometimes used to describe agents of God's judgment, such as the angel of death in <a href="/exodus/12-23.htm">Exodus 12:23</a>. This phrase underscores the inevitability of divine retribution for those who live in defiance of God's laws. The imagery of an attack during prosperity serves as a warning that no amount of wealth or success can shield one from the consequences of sin. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that God's justice will ultimately prevail, and the wicked will face destruction (<a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz_the_temanite.htm">Eliphaz the Temanite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking, offering his perspective on the suffering of the wicked.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the book, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz is identified as a Temanite, suggesting he is considered wise.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Although not a specific person, Eliphaz describes the general fate of the wicked, implying that Job's suffering is due to some hidden sin.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_destroyer.htm">The Destroyer</a></b><br>A metaphorical figure representing calamity or divine judgment that comes upon the wicked unexpectedly.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_misinterpretation_of_suffering.htm">The Misinterpretation of Suffering</a></b><br>Eliphaz wrongly assumes that suffering is always a result of personal sin. We must be cautious not to judge others' suffering without understanding God's broader purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_sudden_calamity.htm">The Reality of Sudden Calamity</a></b><br>Life can change unexpectedly, and prosperity is not a guarantee of security. We should place our trust in God rather than in material wealth or status.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>Eliphaz's speech reminds us to seek God's wisdom and discernment when offering counsel to others, ensuring our words align with God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_justice.htm">The Assurance of God's Justice</a></b><br>While the wicked may seem to prosper temporarily, God's justice will ultimately prevail. We can trust in His righteous judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_fear_and_anxiety.htm">The Role of Fear and Anxiety</a></b><br>The "sounds of terror" can symbolize the inner turmoil of those who live apart from God. True peace is found in a relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_basis_for_job_15_20-24's_torment.htm">In Job 15:20-24, where is the historical or archaeological basis for the notion that the wicked perpetually face this kind of torment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_wicked_prosper_in_job_21_7.htm">In Job 21:7, how can the wicked seemingly live long and prosper if divine justice is supposed to hold them accountable?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_wicked's_brief_joy.htm">Job 20:4-5 implies universal knowledge of the brevity of the wicked's joy; where is the empirical or historical evidence supporting this absolute claim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_94_align_with_swift_judgment.htm">Psalm 94:3-4 depicts the wicked flourishing and boasting; how does this align with other biblical claims that God swiftly judges evil?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A dreadful sound is in his ears</span>; literally, <span class="accented">a sound of terrors.</span> Fears of all kinds beset him, lest he should lose his prosperity. Sometimes they seem actually to sound in his ears. Prosper as he may, he feels that in prosperity the destroyer shall one day come upon him. "The destroyer" may be either the destroying angel, or the avenger of blood, or a robber-chief at the head of a band of marauders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/15-21.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">Sounds</span><br /><span class="heb">קוֹל־</span> <span class="translit">(qō·wl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of terror</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּחָדִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(pə·ḥā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, alarm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fill his ears;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאָזְנָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ā·zə·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his prosperity</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֝שָּׁל֗וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the destroyer</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוֹדֵ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(šō·w·ḏêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7703.htm">Strong's 7703: </a> </span><span class="str2">To deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">attacks him.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְבוֹאֶֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḇō·w·’en·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/15-21.htm">Job 15:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/15-21.htm">OT Poetry: Job 15:21 A sound of terrors is in his (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/15-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 15:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 15:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/15-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 15:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 15:22" /></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>