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He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth <i>them</i> in the night, so that they are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore He knows their works; He overthrows <i>them</i> in the night, And they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Therefore He knows their deeds, And He overthrows <i>them</i> in the night, And they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Therefore He knows their works, And He overthrows them in the night, And they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Therefore He knows their works, And He overthrows <i>them</i> in the night, And they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore He recognizes their labors, And He overthrows <i>them</i> in the night, And they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Therefore He knows of their works, And He overthrows them in the night, So that they are crushed <i>and</i> destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, he recognizes their deeds and overthrows them by night, and they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, He recognizes their deeds and overthrows them by night, and they are crushed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore he taketh knowledge of their works; And he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He knows what they are like, and he wipes them out in the middle of the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore he taketh knowledge of their works; and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He knows what they do, so he overthrows them at night, and they're crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Because he knows what they do; he overthrows them and crushes them by night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus he acknowledges their behavior, and overcomes them; when night time comes, they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, he knows their deeds, he overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore he takes knowledge of their works. He overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore he takes knowledge of their works. He overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore He knows their works, "" And He has overturned by night, "" And they are bruised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Therefore He knoweth their works, And He hath overturned by night, And they are bruised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For this he will know their work, and he turned the night, and they will be crushed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he knoweth their works : and therefore he shall bring night on them, and they shall be destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For he knows their works, and, as a result, he will bring the night, and they will be crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus he discerns their works; overnight they are crushed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus, knowing their works, he overturns them in the night, and they are crushed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore he knows them by their works, and he overturns them in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because of this, he shall know them from their works, and he shall turn them away into the night<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore He taketh knowledge of their works; And He overturneth them in the night, so that they are crushed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who discovers their works, and will bring night about <i>upon them</i>, and they shall be brought low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/34-25.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=5326" 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/34.htm">Elihu Confirms God's Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5234.htm" title="5234: yak·kîr (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To regard, recognize. ">He recognizes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4566.htm" title="4566: ma‘·bā·ḏê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Work. From abad; an act.">their deeds;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2015.htm" title="2015: wə·hā·p̄aḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To turn, overturn. A primitive root; to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert.">He overthrows them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: lay·lāh (N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">in the night</a> <a href="/hebrew/1792.htm" title="1792: wə·yid·dak·kā·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To crush. A primitive root; to crumble; transitively, to bruise.">and they are crushed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>He strikes them for their wickedness in full view,…<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/33-13.htm">Psalm 33:13-15</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works.<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="/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="/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="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ...<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="/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="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a></span><br />He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.<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/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></span><br />The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.<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="/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="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Proverbs 5:21</a></span><br />For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore he knows their works, and he overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed.</p><p class="hdg">he knoweth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-15.htm">Psalm 33:15</a></b></br> He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18</a></b></br> For I <i>know</i> their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/7-2.htm">Hosea 7:2</a></b></br> And they consider not in their hearts <i>that</i> I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before my face.</p><p class="hdg">in the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-20.htm">Job 34:20</a></b></br> In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/3-8.htm">Song of Solomon 3:8</a></b></br> They all hold swords, <i>being</i> expert in war: every man <i>hath</i> his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1</a></b></br> The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, <i>and</i> brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, <i>and</i> brought to silence;</p><p class="hdg">destroyed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/21-31.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/job/22-9.htm">Bruised</a> <a href="/job/30-25.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/job/26-14.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/job/22-20.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/job/34-20.htm">Night</a> <a href="/job/34-16.htm">Note</a> <a href="/job/12-19.htm">Overthroweth</a> <a href="/job/12-19.htm">Overthrows</a> <a href="/job/30-14.htm">Overturned</a> <a href="/job/28-9.htm">Overturneth</a> <a href="/job/28-9.htm">Overturning</a> <a href="/job/28-9.htm">Overturns</a> <a href="/job/33-29.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/99-8.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Bruised</a> <a href="/job/36-6.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/job/35-10.htm">Night</a> <a href="/job/34-27.htm">Note</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-6.htm">Overthroweth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-6.htm">Overthrows</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Overturned</a> <a href="/job/9-5.htm">Overturneth</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-17.htm">Overturning</a> <a href="/job/9-5.htm">Overturns</a> <a href="/job/36-9.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Job 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-1.htm">Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">God omnipotent cannot be unjust</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Man must humble himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-34.htm">Elihu reproves Job</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Therefore, He recognizes their deeds;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and justice. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking about God's ability to see and judge the actions of people. The idea that God recognizes deeds is consistent with passages like <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>, which speaks of God's intimate knowledge of human actions and thoughts. This reflects the biblical theme that nothing is hidden from God (<a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a>). Theologically, it underscores the belief in divine justice, where God is aware of both righteous and wicked actions and will respond accordingly.<p><b>He overthrows them in the night</b><br>The imagery of God acting "in the night" suggests suddenness and unexpectedness, as night often symbolizes a time of vulnerability and lack of awareness. This can be seen in other biblical narratives, such as the Passover in <a href="/exodus/12.htm">Exodus 12</a>, where God acts decisively during the night. The phrase also implies divine intervention that is beyond human control or prediction. Historically, night raids or attacks were common in ancient warfare, making this imagery relatable to the original audience. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereign power to disrupt human plans and execute judgment.<p><b>and they are crushed.</b><br>The term "crushed" conveys total defeat and destruction, often used in the context of divine judgment. This reflects the ultimate consequence of opposing God's will, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Psalm 2:9</a>, where God promises to break the rebellious with a rod of iron. Theologically, it points to the finality of God's judgment against the wicked, aligning with eschatological themes found in Revelation. The crushing of the wicked can also be seen as a type of Christ's victory over sin and evil, where through His death and resurrection, He defeats the powers of darkness (<a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and sovereignty. Elihu is the speaker in this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who suffers immense trials and is the central figure of the book. His suffering prompts discussions on God's justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often attributing it to sin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign and omniscient being who is ultimately in control of all events and knows the deeds of all people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_night.htm">The Night</a></b><br>Symbolic of unexpected judgment or divine intervention, often used in scripture to denote a time when God acts decisively.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a></b><br>God is fully aware of all human actions. We cannot hide our deeds from Him, and this should encourage us to live righteously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>God's judgment is just and timely. He acts according to His perfect wisdom, often when least expected, as symbolized by "the night."<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>Knowing that God sees all, we should strive to maintain integrity in our actions, even when others are not watching.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>We may not always understand God's timing, but we can trust that He will act justly and rightly in His own time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_vigilance.htm">The Call to Vigilance</a></b><br>As believers, we should remain vigilant and prepared for God's intervention in our lives, living in a way that honors Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_god's_kingdom_and_heaven_differ.htm">How do the Kingdom of God and Heaven differ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_wicked_prosper_in_job_21_7.htm">In Job 21:7, how can the wicked seemingly live long and prosper if divine justice is supposed to hold them accountable?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god's_justice_align_with_destruction.htm">Job 34:12 - Elihu insists God always acts justly; how does this align with texts describing God commanding destruction (e.g., Joshua 6)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Therefore.</span>--We should expect <span class= "ital">because </span>rather; but the writer, believing in God's justice, infers that since God acts thus He knoweth the works of man, and has grounds for acting as He acts.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Therefore</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> <span class="accented">to that end</span> or <span class="accented">with that object in view</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>he knoweth</span> (rather, <span class="accented">taketh knowledge of</span>) <span class="cmt_word">their works</span>. As God governs the world, and governs it, to a large extent, by exalting some men and depressing others, he is bound to take strict account of their conduct, that he may exalt the worthy and depress the unworthy. <span class="cmt_word">And he overturneth them in the night</span> (comp. ver. 20). <span class="cmt_word">So that they are destroyed</span>; literally, <span class="accented">crushed.</span> God's judgments fall on men suddenly, either "in the night," or <span class="accented">as</span> "In the night, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> suddenly, unexpectedly, when they are quite unprepared; and fall on them with "crushing" force, with a might that is wholly irresistible, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/34-25.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">Therefore,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֵ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He recognizes</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֭כִּיר</span> <span class="translit">(yak·kîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5234.htm">Strong's 5234: </a> </span><span class="str2">To regard, recognize</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their deeds;</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעְבָּֽדֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(ma‘·bā·ḏê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4566.htm">Strong's 4566: </a> </span><span class="str2">An act</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He overthrows [them]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָ֥פַךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·p̄aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2015.htm">Strong's 2015: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the night</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֝֗יְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(lay·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twist, night, adversity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they are crushed.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִדַּכָּֽאוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yid·dak·kā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1792.htm">Strong's 1792: </a> </span><span class="str2">To crumble, to bruise</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/34-25.htm">OT Poetry: Job 34:25 Therefore he takes knowledge of their works (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/34-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 34:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 34:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/34-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 34:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 34:26" /></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>