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They try to hold it tight, but it will not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He leans against his house, but it does not stand; he lays hold of it, but it does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He leans on his house, but it does not stand. He holds it fast, but it does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He depends on his house, but it does not stand; He holds on to it, but it does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He trusts in his house, but it does not stand; He holds fast to it, but it does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He trusts in his house, but it does not stand; He holds fast to it, but it does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He relies on his house, but it does not stand; He holds fast to it, but it is not established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He trusts in his house, but it does not stand; He holds tightly to it, but it does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He leans on his web, but it doesn’t stand firm. He grabs it, but it does not hold up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He leans on his web, but it doesn&#8217t stand firm. He grabs it, but it does not hold up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: He shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />they take hold and fall because it's so flimsy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If one leans on his house, it collapses. If one holds on to it, it will not support his weight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If they lean on a web, will it hold them up? If they grab for a thread, will it help them stand?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He leans against his house, but it won't stand; he grabs hold of it firmly, but it doesn't last.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He leans against his house but it does not hold up, he takes hold of it but it does not stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand. He shall cling to it, but it shall not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He will lean on his house, but it will not stand. He will cling to it, but it will not endure. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He leans on his house—and it does not stand, "" He takes hold on it—and it does not abide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He leaneth on his house -- and it standeth not: He taketh hold on it -- and it abideth not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He shall lean upon his house and it shall not stand: he shall hold fast upon it, and it shall not rise up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He shall lean upon his house, and it shall not stand: he shall prop it up, and it shall not rise: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He will lean on his house, and it will not stand; he will prop it up, but it will not rise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand; he shall cling to it, but it shall not endure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />If one leans against its house, it will not stand; if one lays hold of it, it will not endure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The wicked shall put his trust in his house, but it shall not stand; he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He will put trust on his house and it will not stand, and he will hold firmly and it will not be established<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand; He shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />If he should prop up his house, it shall not stand: and when he has taken hold of it, it shall not remain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/8-15.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=1238" 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/8.htm">Bildad: Job Should Repent</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>His confidence is fragile; his security is in a spider’s web. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8172.htm" title="8172: yiš·šā·‘ên (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To lean, support oneself. A primitive root; to support one's self.">He leans</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">his web,</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/5975.htm" title="5975: ya·‘ă·mōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">but it gives way;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ya·ḥă·zîq (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">he holds fast,</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></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.">but it does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: yā·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">endure.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine, spreading its shoots over the garden.…<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="/matthew/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26-27</a></span><br />But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Luke 6:49</a></span><br />But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Proverbs 10:25</a></span><br />When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10-14</a></span><br />Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, / tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. / Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-17.htm">Isaiah 28:17</a></span><br />I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-11.htm">Psalm 49:11-13</a></span><br />Their graves are their eternal homes—their dwellings for endless generations—even though their lands were their namesakes. / But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish. / This is the fate of the foolish and their followers who endorse their sayings. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">1 Corinthians 3:12-15</a></span><br />If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5-6</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. / He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Psalm 52:7</a></span><br />“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-12.htm">Isaiah 30:12-13</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Holy One of Israel says: “Because you have rejected this message, trusting in oppression and relying on deceit, / this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail, a bulge in a high wall, whose collapse will come suddenly—in an instant!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-11.htm">James 1:11</a></span><br />For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a></span><br />Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.</p><p class="hdg">it shall not stand</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-14.htm">Job 18:14</a></b></br> His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/27-18.htm">Job 27:18</a></b></br> He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth <i>that</i> the keeper maketh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-5.htm">Psalm 52:5-7</a></b></br> God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of <i>thy</i> dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, a web would be seen as delicate and easily destroyed, much like the false hopes and foundations of those who do not trust in God. The imagery of leaning suggests reliance or trust, which is misplaced when directed towards anything other than God. This can be connected to other scriptures that warn against trusting in wealth or human strength, such as <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a>, which states, "He who trusts in his riches will fall."<p><b>but it gives way</b><br>The idea of the web giving way emphasizes the inevitable failure of relying on anything other than God. This reflects the biblical theme of the futility of trusting in worldly things, as seen in <a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a>, "Do not trust in oppression, nor vainly hope in robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them." The collapse of the web serves as a warning of the ultimate downfall of those who place their confidence in anything other than divine truth and righteousness.<p><b>he holds fast</b><br>Holding fast implies a determined effort to cling to something believed to be secure. In the cultural context of Job, this could represent the human tendency to grasp onto material possessions, status, or personal achievements as sources of security. This phrase can be compared to the New Testament exhortation in <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a> to "fight the good fight of faith," suggesting that true security is found in steadfast faith in God rather than in temporal things.<p><b>but it does not endure</b><br>The lack of endurance highlights the transient nature of earthly securities. This is a recurring theme in scripture, where the temporary nature of life and worldly possessions is contrasted with the eternal nature of God and His promises. <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a> states, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever." This phrase serves as a reminder of the ultimate futility of relying on anything other than God's eternal truth and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bildad_the_shuhite.htm">Bildad the Shuhite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad is known for his traditional and conservative views, often emphasizing the justice of God and the idea that suffering is a result of sin.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A wealthy and righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering. The book of Job explores his struggle to understand his suffering and maintain his faith in God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a></b><br>Symbolically represents the false security and reliance on material or worldly things that ultimately cannot provide true stability or endurance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/false_security.htm">False Security</a></b><br>Bildad's metaphor of leaning on a house that does not stand warns against placing trust in worldly possessions or achievements. True security is found only in God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_and_stability.htm">Endurance and Stability</a></b><br>The verse highlights the transient nature of earthly things. Believers are encouraged to seek stability in their relationship with God, who is unchanging and eternal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>This passage invites believers to examine where they place their trust. Are we leaning on temporary structures, or are we grounded in the eternal promises of God?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Bildad's perspective, though flawed, prompts reflection on the role of suffering in revealing the insufficiency of worldly supports and the necessity of divine reliance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/building_on_the_rock.htm">Building on the Rock</a></b><br>Just as Jesus taught about building on the rock, believers are called to construct their lives on the foundation of God's Word and His truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_satan's_intent_mean.htm">What does Satan's intent to steal, kill, destroy mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'though_he_slay_me,_yet_trust'.htm">What does 'Though He slay me, yet will I trust' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_job's_three_friends_visit_him.htm">Why did Job's three friends visit him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'all_is_vanity'_contradict_purpose.htm">In Ecclesiastes 12:8, does the statement 'all is vanity' contradict the idea of purpose found elsewhere in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">It shall not endure.</span>--The description of the wicked man ends here.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure</span>. A spider's web, once damaged, rapidly goes to pieces. It cannot be patched up. To "lean upon it" is to put its structure to a test which it is unable to bear. It cannot "stand" or "endure." The case is the same with all the supports of the ungodly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/8-15.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">He leans</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׁעֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·šā·‘ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8172.htm">Strong's 8172: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lean, support oneself</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his web,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֭יתוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but it gives way;</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲמֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he holds fast,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחֲזִ֥יק</span> <span class="translit">(ya·ḥă·zîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but it does not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</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">endure.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָקֽוּם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·qūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/8-15.htm">Job 8:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/8-15.htm">OT Poetry: Job 8:15 He shall lean on his house (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/8-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 8:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 8:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/8-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 8:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 8:16" /></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>