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and his angels he charged with folly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />If He puts no trust in His servants, <i>If</i> He charges His angels with error,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘He puts no trust even in His servants; And He accuses His angels of error.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216He puts no trust even in His servants; And against His angels He charges error.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘He puts no trust even in His servants; And against His angels He charges error.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He puts no trust even in His slaves; And against His angels He charges error.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘God puts no trust <i>or</i> confidence, even in His [heavenly] servants, And He charges His angels with error.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If God puts no trust in his servants and he charges his angels with foolishness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If God puts no trust in His servants and He charges His angels with foolishness, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, he putteth no trust in his servants; And his angels he chargeth with folly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He finds fault with his servants and even with his angels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Behold, he putteth no trust in his servants; and his angels he chargeth with folly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"You see, God doesn't trust his own servants, and he accuses his angels of making mistakes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God does not trust his heavenly servants; he finds fault even with his angels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Indeed, since he doesn't trust his servants, since he charges his angels with error,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If God puts no trust in his servants and attributes folly to his angels, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, he puts no trust in his servants. He charges his angels with error.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, he puts no trust in his servants. He charges his angels with error. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, He puts no credence in His servants, "" Nor sets praise in His messengers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lo, in His servants He putteth no credence, Nor in His messengers setteth praise.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, in his servants he will not trust, and upon his messengers he will set folly:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold they that serve him are not steadfast, and in his angels he found wickedness: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Behold, those who serve him are not steadfast, and in his angels he finds imperfection.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Look, he puts no trust in his servants, and even with his messengers he finds fault. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Even in his servants he puts no trust, and his angels he charges with error;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his messengers he struck with amazement;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Behold, he does not trust in his Servants and in his Angels he puts amazement<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Behold, He putteth no trust in His servants, And His angels He chargeth with folly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Whereas he trust not in his servants, and perceives perverseness in his angels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/4-18.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=642" 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/4.htm">Eliphaz: The Innocent Prosper</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>‘Can a mortal be more righteous than God, or a man more pure than his Maker? <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hên (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">God puts no</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ya·’ă·mîn (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To confirm, support. ">trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ba·‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">in His servants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: yā·śîm (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and He charges</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: ū·ḇə·mal·’ā·ḵāw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">His angels</a> <a href="/hebrew/8417.htm" title="8417: tā·ho·lāh (N-fs) -- Error. Feminine of an unused noun meaning bluster; braggadocio, i.e. fatuity.">with error,</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>how much more those who dwell in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the dust, who can be crushed like a moth!…<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="/2_peter/2-4.htm">2 Peter 2:4</a></span><br />For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a></span><br />And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a></span><br />Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7-9</a></span><br />Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a></span><br />How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-14.htm">Ezekiel 28:14-17</a></span><br />You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones. / From the day you were created you were blameless in your ways—until wickedness was found in you. / By the vastness of your trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I banished you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a></span><br />Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-4.htm">Psalm 104:4</a></span><br />He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Daniel 10:13</a></span><br />However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-20.htm">Daniel 10:20-21</a></span><br />“Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come. / But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Luke 10:18</a></span><br />So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-1.htm">Genesis 6:1-4</a></span><br />Now when men began to multiply on the face of the earth and daughters were born to them, / the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose. / So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">1 Timothy 5:21</a></span><br />I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:</p><p class="hdg">he put.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-15.htm">Job 15:15,16</a></b></br> Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/25-5.htm">Job 25:5,6</a></b></br> Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20,21</a></b></br> Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word… </p><p class="hdg">and his angels he charged with folly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">2 Peter 2:4</a></b></br> For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast <i>them</i> down to hell, and delivered <i>them</i> into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a></b></br> And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/2-1.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/job/1-22.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-30.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/esther/4-10.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">Credence</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-16.htm">Error</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-27.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/job/1-22.htm">Folly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-3.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/job/3-14.htm">Places</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/ezra/1-7.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/job/1-17.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-5.htm">Trusteth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/33-22.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/job/10-2.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Chargeth</a> <a href="/job/15-15.htm">Credence</a> <a href="/job/6-24.htm">Error</a> <a href="/job/9-16.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/job/24-12.htm">Folly</a> <a href="/job/33-22.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/job/13-12.htm">Places</a> <a href="/job/36-24.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/job/8-15.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-43.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/job/8-14.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/job/18-14.htm">Trusteth</a><div class="vheading2">Job 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/4-1.htm">Eliphaz reproves Job that the innocent do not suffer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/4-7.htm">He teaches God's judgments to be not for the righteous, but for the wicked.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/4-12.htm">His fearful vision to humble the excellency of creatures before God.</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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In the context of the Book of Job, this reflects the theme of human and celestial imperfection compared to God's perfect wisdom and justice. The term "servants" can be understood as referring to both human beings and celestial beings, such as angels. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the limitations of created beings, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/103-14.htm">Psalm 103:14</a>, which acknowledges human frailty. Theologically, this underscores the need for humility and reliance on God's grace rather than on one's own merit or status.<p><b>and He charges His angels with error</b><br>This phrase highlights the concept that even angels, who are often seen as messengers and servants of God, are not beyond reproach. This is consistent with other biblical references to the fallibility of angels, such as in <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">2 Peter 2:4</a> and <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a>, where some angels are described as having sinned and being cast into darkness. Theologically, this serves as a reminder of the holiness and perfection of God in contrast to all of creation, including celestial beings. It also foreshadows the ultimate need for redemption and the role of Jesus Christ as the perfect mediator, who is described in <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Hebrews 1:4</a> as being superior to the angels. This phrase can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament revelation of Christ's redemptive work, which addresses the imperfections of both humanity and the spiritual realm.<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. Eliphaz is the speaker in this passage, offering his perspective on suffering and divine justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, who is central to the discourse in the Book of Job. Eliphaz references God's actions and judgments.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a></b><br>Celestial beings created by God, often seen as messengers or servants of God. In this verse, they are mentioned in the context of being charged with error.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants.htm">Servants</a></b><br>Likely referring to both heavenly beings (angels) and possibly humans who serve God. Eliphaz uses this term to illustrate the idea of divine scrutiny.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>A region associated with wisdom, possibly located in Edom. Eliphaz is identified as a Temanite, suggesting his background in wisdom traditions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_and_judgment.htm">Divine Sovereignty and Judgment</a></b><br>God’s sovereignty extends over all creation, including angels. His judgments are perfect and just, even when they involve His celestial servants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations_in_understanding.htm">Human Limitations in Understanding</a></b><br>Eliphaz’s statement reflects human limitations in understanding divine actions. We must approach God’s judgments with humility, recognizing our finite perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_angels.htm">The Nature of Angels</a></b><br>Angels, though powerful and holy, are not beyond God’s scrutiny. This reminds us that all creation is accountable to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_wisdom.htm">Trust in God’s Wisdom</a></b><br>Even when we do not understand God’s actions, we are called to trust in His wisdom and righteousness. This trust is foundational to our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering_and_testing.htm">The Role of Suffering and Testing</a></b><br>Eliphaz’s words suggest that even the righteous may face testing. This can be a reminder that suffering is not always a result of personal sin but can be a part of God’s greater plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_angels_commit_sin.htm">Can angels commit sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_sons_of_god_in_the_bible.htm">Who are the sons of God in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_21_days_for_angel's_victory_in_dan._10_13.htm">If the heavenly messenger was so powerful, why would it take 21 days to overcome the opposing force, as implied in Daniel 10:13?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_endorse_praying_to_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about praying to angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Behold, he put no trust in his servants.</span>--The statement is a general one; it does not refer to any one act in the past. We should read <span class= "ital">putteth </span>and <span class= "ital">chargeth. </span>Eliphaz repeats himself in <a href="/job/15-15.htm" title="Behold, he puts no trust in his saints; yes, the heavens are not clean in his sight.">Job 15:15</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Behold, he put no trust in his servants</span>; rather, he <span class="accented">putteth no trust</span> or he <span class="accented">putteth not trust.</span> The" servants" intended are those that minister to him directly in heaven, the members of the angelic host, as appears from the parallelism of the other clause of the verse. Even in them God does not trust implicitly, since he knows that they are frail and fallible, liable to err, etc., only kept from sin by his own sustaining and assisting grace (setup. <a href="/job/15-15.htm">Job 15:15</a>, where Eliphaz expresses the same belief in his own person). <span class="cmt_word">And his angels he charged with folly</span>; rather, <span class="accented">chargeth.</span> The <span class="accented">exact</span> meaning of the word translated "folly" is uncertain, since the word does not occur elsewhere. The LXX. renders by <span class="greek">σκολιόν</span> <span class="greek">τι</span>, "crookedness;" Ewald, Dillmann, and others, by "error." The teaching clearly is that the angels are not perfect - the highest angelic excellence falls infinitely short of God's perfectness. Even angels, therefore, would be incompetent judges of God's doings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/4-18.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">If</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God puts no</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trust</span><br /><span class="heb">יַאֲמִ֑ין</span> <span class="translit">(ya·’ă·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> </span><span class="str2">To confirm, support</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in His servants,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֭עֲבָדָיו</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and He charges</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשִׂ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(yā·śîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His angels</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בְמַלְאָכָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·mal·’ā·ḵāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with error,</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּהֳלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tā·ho·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8417.htm">Strong's 8417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Braggadocio, fatuity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/4-18.htm">OT Poetry: Job 4:18 Behold he puts no trust in his (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/4-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 4:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 4:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/4-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 4:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 4:19" /></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>