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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you shall not be afraid of destruction when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of violence when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of violence when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, Neither will you be afraid of violence when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of devastation when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, And you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will be safe from slander and not fear destruction when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will be safe from slander and not fear destruction when it comes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You will be sheltered, without fear of hurtful words or any other weapon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"When the tongue lashes out, you will be safe, and you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God will rescue you from slander; he will save you when destruction comes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You'll be protected from the accusing tongue; you need not fear destruction when it heads your way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You will be protected from malicious gossip, and will not be afraid of the destruction when it comes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither will you be afraid of destruction when it comes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />When the tongue scourges you are hid, "" And you are not afraid of destruction, "" When it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> When the tongue scourgeth thou art hid, And thou art not afraid of destruction, When it cometh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the scourge of the tongue thou shalt be hid, and thou shalt not be afraid of desolation when it shall come.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt he hidden from the scourge of the tongue: and thou shalt not fear calamity when it cometh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and you will not fear calamity when it arrives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From the scourge of the tongue you shall be hidden, and you shall not fear approaching ruin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and shall not fear destruction when it comes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall be protected from the scourge of the tongue; and you shall not be afraid of destruction when it comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the rod of the tongue you shall be sheltered, and you will not be afraid of ruin when it comes<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He shall hide thee from the scourge of the tongue: and thou shalt not be afraid of coming evils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/5-21.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=791" 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/5.htm">Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2244.htm" title="2244: tê·ḥā·ḇê (V-Nifal-Imperf-2ms) -- To withdraw, hide. A primitive root; to secrete.">You will be hidden</a> <a href="/hebrew/7752.htm" title="7752: bə·šō·wṭ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A scourge, whip. From shuwt; a lash.">from the scourge</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lā·šō·wn (N-cs) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">of the tongue,</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.">and will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: ṯî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/7701.htm" title="7701: miš·šōḏ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin. Or showd; from shuwd; violence, ravage.">havoc</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">it comes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth.…<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="/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5-6</a></span><br />You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, / nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm">Proverbs 12:6</a></span><br />The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2-4</a></span><br />Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity, / who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-3.htm">Psalm 140:3</a></span><br />They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-8</a></span><br />In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33-34</a></span><br />Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a></span><br />In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-4.htm">Psalm 57:4</a></span><br />My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/120-2.htm">Psalm 120:2-3</a></span><br />Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. / What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall be hid from the whip of the tongue: neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.</p><p class="hdg">be hid.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></b></br> Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a></b></br> <i>The words</i> of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war <i>was</i> in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet <i>were</i> they drawn swords.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-4.htm">Psalm 57:4</a></b></br> My soul <i>is</i> among lions: <i>and</i> I lie <i>even among</i> them that are set on fire, <i>even</i> the sons of men, whose teeth <i>are</i> spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.</p><p class="hdg">from the scourge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5-7</a></b></br> Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; 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In the biblical context, the "scourge of the tongue" can be understood as malicious gossip or false accusations, which were common in ancient societies and could lead to severe social and legal consequences. The idea of being "hidden" implies a form of divine shelter or refuge, reminiscent of <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a>, where God hides His people from the "strife of tongues." This protection can be seen as a type of Christ, who is our ultimate refuge and advocate against accusations (1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1</a>).<p><b>and will not fear havoc when it comes</b><br>The assurance of not fearing "havoc" speaks to a confidence in God's sovereignty and protection during times of chaos or disaster. Historically, the ancient Near East was prone to sudden calamities, whether from natural disasters or invading armies. This promise of fearlessness is echoed in <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a>, where God is described as a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The phrase also connects to the New Testament teaching in <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a>, where believers are encouraged not to be anxious but to trust in God's peace, which guards their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and seeking understanding.<br><br>2. <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 <a href="/bsb/job/5.htm">Job 5</a>, offering his perspective on Job's suffering and God's justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz, being a Temanite, is considered to be wise and knowledgeable.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_scourge_of_the_tongue.htm">The Scourge of the Tongue</a></b><br>A metaphorical expression referring to harmful speech, slander, or verbal attacks.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/destruction.htm">Destruction</a></b><br>Refers to calamity or disaster, which in the context of Job, relates to the various trials and tribulations he faces.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection_from_harmful_speech.htm">Divine Protection from Harmful Speech</a></b><br>God offers protection from slander and verbal attacks. Trust in His ability to shield you from the destructive power of words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_the_face_of_calamity.htm">Fearlessness in the Face of Calamity</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to live without fear of impending destruction, trusting in God's sovereignty and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Recognize the impact of your own words. Strive to speak life and encouragement, avoiding the "scourge of the tongue."<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_justice.htm">Faith in God's Justice</a></b><br>Even when facing trials, maintain faith in God's justice and His ultimate plan for your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_counsel.htm">Wisdom in Counsel</a></b><br>Be discerning about the advice and counsel you receive, ensuring it aligns with God's truth and character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_time_travel.htm">What does the Bible say about time travel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disasters_occur_if_god_is_awake.htm">Psalm 121:4 - If God 'never slumbers nor sleeps,' why do disasters and injustices seemingly go unchecked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_innocents_suffer_if_god_is_just.htm">Job 34:10 - If God never does wrong, why do the innocent still suffer without clear divine intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_job_28_5_match_geology.htm">If Job 28:5 implies far-reaching knowledge of earth's processes, why does it not align with modern geological understanding?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Shalt thou be afraid.</span>--Comp. the expression in <a href="/job/5-15.htm" title="But he saves the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.">Job 5:15</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a>). God will also protect his own from "the scourge of the tongue," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> from calumny, from abuse, from bitter words (see the comment on ver. 15). <span class="cmt_word">Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh</span>; rather, <span class="accented">of devastation.</span> "<span class="accented">Shod</span> (<span class="hebrew">שׁור</span>) populationes, praedationes, calamitosas tempestates, terrae motus, ruinas, incendia, mala omnia vasti-tatem inducentia, amplectitur" (Schultens). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/5-21.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">You will be hidden</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵּחָבֵ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(tê·ḥā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> </span><span class="str2">To withdraw, hide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the scourge</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשׁ֣וֹט</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šō·wṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7752.htm">Strong's 7752: </a> </span><span class="str2">A scourge, whip</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tongue,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֭שׁוֹן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and need not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">fear</span><br /><span class="heb">תִירָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(ṯî·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">destruction</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֝שֹּׁ֗ד</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7701.htm">Strong's 7701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it comes.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבֽוֹא׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - 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/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/5-21.htm">OT Poetry: Job 5:21 You shall be hidden from the scourge (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/5-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 5:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 5:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/5-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 5:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 5:22" /></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>