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the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The heavens will reveal their guilt, and the earth will testify against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The heavens will reveal his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The heavens will reveal his iniquity, And the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The heavens will reveal his guilt, And the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The heavens will reveal his iniquity, And the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The heavens will reveal his iniquity, And the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The heavens will reveal his iniquity, And the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The heavens will reveal his wickedness <i>and</i> guilt, And the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, And the earth shall rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The heavens and the earth will testify against them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, and the earth shall rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Heaven exposes his sin. Earth rises up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Heaven reveals their sin, and the earth gives testimony against them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Heaven will reveal his iniquity, while the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The heavens reveal his iniquity; the earth rises up against him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The heavens shall reveal his iniquity. The earth shall rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The heavens will reveal his iniquity. The earth will rise up against him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The heavens reveal his iniquity, "" And earth is raising itself against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Reveal do the heavens his iniquity, And earth is raising itself against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The heavens shall uncover his iniquity, and the earth an adversary against him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, and the earth shall rise up against him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The heavens will reveal his sinfulness, and the earth will rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The heavens shall reveal his guilt, and the earth rise up against him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The heavens will reveal their iniquity, and the earth will rise up against them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The heaven shall reveal his sins; and the earth avenge itself upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Heaven will reveal his sins and Earth will be avenged on him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, And the earth shall rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And let the heaven reveal his iniquities, and the earth rise up against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/20-27.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=3156" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/20.htm">Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>Total darkness is reserved for his treasures. A fire unfanned will consume him and devour what is left in his tent. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">The heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/1540.htm" title="1540: yə·ḡal·lū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To uncover, remove. A primitive root; to denude; by implication, to exile; figuratively, to reveal.">will expose</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ‘ă·wō·nōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">his iniquity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: wə·’e·reṣ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: miṯ·qō·w·mā·māh (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">will rise up</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">against him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath.…<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="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a></span><br />Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Psalm 90:8</a></span><br />You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2-3</a></span><br />There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a></span><br />For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/16-17.htm">Jeremiah 16:17</a></span><br />For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a></span><br />Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-11.htm">Psalm 139:11-12</a></span><br />If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”— / even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26</a></span><br />So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a></span><br />on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15</a></span><br />Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a></span><br />would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">1 John 3:20</a></span><br />Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24</a></span><br />“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/9-3.htm">Amos 9:3</a></span><br />Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.</p><p class="hdg">heaven</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-20.htm">Psalm 44:20,21</a></b></br> If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/29-23.htm">Jeremiah 29:23</a></b></br> Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and <i>am</i> a witness, saith the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5</a></b></br> And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in <i>his</i> wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger <i>from his right</i>, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.</p><p class="hdg">earth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/16-18.htm">Job 16:18</a></b></br> O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-18.htm">Job 18:18</a></b></br> He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/26-21.htm">Isaiah 26:21</a></b></br> For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/15-9.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/20-4.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/numbers/25-4.htm">Expose</a> <a href="/job/20-23.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/job/15-5.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/job/16-19.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/job/20-6.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/job/15-35.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/job/12-11.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">Raising</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/job/20-11.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/21-31.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/21-33.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-12.htm">Expose</a> <a href="/job/21-10.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/job/31-33.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/job/22-12.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/job/22-12.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/job/21-19.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/job/27-22.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Raising</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/job/22-3.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/job/21-29.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Job 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/20-1.htm">Zophar shows the state and portion of the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical literature, the heavens often symbolize God's domain and His omniscience. The idea that the heavens will expose iniquity implies that nothing is hidden from God's sight (<a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a>). This aligns with the biblical theme that God is a righteous judge who will bring hidden sins to light (<a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a>). The imagery of the heavens exposing iniquity can also be seen in prophetic literature, where celestial bodies are often used to signify divine intervention and judgment (<a href="/isaiah/13-10.htm">Isaiah 13:10</a>). This phrase underscores the belief that God's justice is inevitable and comprehensive.<p><b>and the earth will rise up against him</b><br>The earth rising up against someone indicates a reversal of the natural order, where creation itself becomes an agent of divine retribution. This can be seen as a fulfillment of the curse upon the ground due to sin (<a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Genesis 3:17-18</a>), where the earth, instead of being a source of sustenance, becomes an adversary. In the context of Job, this reflects the belief that the wicked cannot escape the consequences of their actions, as even the natural world testifies against them. This concept is echoed in other scriptures where creation responds to human sinfulness, such as in the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-11) and the land mourning in <a href="/jeremiah/12-4.htm">Jeremiah 12:4</a>. Theologically, it points to the ultimate accountability of humanity before God, where both heaven and earth bear witness to His justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zophar_the_naamathite.htm">Zophar the Naamathite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Zophar is speaking, offering his perspective on the fate 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 patience who endures immense suffering and loss.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens_and_earth.htm">Heavens and Earth</a></b><br>Symbolic representations of the divine and the natural order, respectively, which are depicted as witnesses against the wicked.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/iniquity.htm">Iniquity</a></b><br>Refers to the moral wrongdoing or sin that is exposed by divine and earthly witnesses.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>A general term used throughout the book to describe those who live in opposition to God's ways and face eventual judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_witness.htm">Divine Witness</a></b><br>The heavens are portrayed as a divine witness to human actions. This emphasizes the omniscience of God, who sees all and will bring hidden sins to light.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/natural_order_as_witness.htm">Natural Order as Witness</a></b><br>The earth rising up against the wicked suggests that even the natural world is aligned with God's justice. This serves as a reminder that our actions have consequences in both the spiritual and physical realms.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inevitability_of_judgment.htm">Inevitability of Judgment</a></b><br>The exposure of iniquity underscores the certainty of divine judgment. It is a call to live righteously, knowing that nothing is hidden from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_accountability.htm">Moral Accountability</a></b><br>Believers are reminded of their moral responsibility and the importance of integrity, as both divine and earthly witnesses testify to our actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_for_the_righteous.htm">Hope for the Righteous</a></b><br>While the wicked face exposure and judgment, the righteous can find comfort in God's justice, knowing that He will ultimately vindicate them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_second_commandment.htm">What does the second commandment state?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_20_26-28_align_with_no_evidence.htm">In Job 20:26–28, how does the idea of divine wrath manifesting in tangible destruction align with the absence of verifiable archaeological traces of such specific catastrophic judgments? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_phil_3_20_conflict_with_rom_13_1-7.htm">Does Paul's emphasis on 'citizenship in heaven' in Philippians 3:20 undermine the Bible's instructions (like in Romans 13:1-7) to respect and submit to earthly governments?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'children_of_wrath'.htm">What is the significance of Jesus' scars in heaven?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">The heaven shall reveal his iniquity.</span>--All nature shall combine to bring about his ruin, which is, in fact, decreed by God. We here take leave of Zophar, who does not reply again; he has exhausted himself, notwithstanding <a href="/job/20-2.htm" title="Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.">Job 20:2</a>.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him</span>. This is Zophar's reply to the appeal which Job made (in <a href="/job/16-18.htm">Job 16:18, 19</a>) to heaven and earth to bear their witness in his favour. Heaven, he says, instead of testifying to his innocence, will one day, when the books are opened (<a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a>), "reveal his iniquity;" and earth, instead of echoing his cry, will "rise up" in indignation "against him." He will have none either in heaven or earth to take his part, or give any testimony in his favour. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/20-27.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">The heavens</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will expose</span><br /><span class="heb">יְגַלּ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḡal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> </span><span class="str2">To denude, to exile, to reveal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his iniquity,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲוֺנ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·wō·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אֶ֗רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will rise up</span><br /><span class="heb">מִתְקוֹמָ֘מָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(miṯ·qō·w·mā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Participle - feminine 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 /><br /><span class="word">against him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/20-27.htm">Job 20:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/20-27.htm">OT Poetry: Job 20:27 The heavens shall reveal his iniquity (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/20-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 20:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 20:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/20-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 20:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 20:28" /></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>