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A rope is stretched across their path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />A rope is hidden for him in the ground, a trap for him in the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The snare <i>is</i> laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A noose <i>is</i> hidden for him on the ground, And a trap for him in the road.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“A noose for him is hidden in the ground, And a trap for him on the pathway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220A noose for him is hidden in the ground, And a trap for him on the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“A noose for him is hidden in the ground, And a trap for him on the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A rope for him is hidden in the ground, And a trap for him on the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“A noose is hidden for him on the ground, And a trap for him on the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A rope lies hidden for him on the ground, and a snare waits for him along the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A rope lies hidden for him on the ground, and a snare waits for him along the path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A noose is hid for him in the ground, And a trap for him in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />hidden along the path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A noose is hid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A rope is hidden on the ground for him. A trap is on his path [to catch] him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On the ground a snare is hidden; a trap has been set in their path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A rope lies hidden in the dirt; a trap lies waiting for him where he is walking."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A rope is hidden for him on the ground and a trap for him lies on the path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A noose is hidden for him in the ground, a trap for him in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A noose is hidden for him in the ground, a trap for him on the path. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />His cord is hidden in the earth, "" And his trap on the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hidden in the earth is his cord, And his trap on the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />His gin being hid in the earth, and his snare upon the beaten path.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A gin is hidden for him in the earth, and his trap upon the path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />A trap has been hidden for him in the earth, and a decoy, along his path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A noose is hidden for him on the ground, a netting for him on the path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A rope is hid for them in the ground, a trap for them in the path.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A snare is laid for him on the ground, and a trap for him in his paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His destruction is hidden in the earth and his snare shall wrap around on the path<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A noose is hid for him in the ground, And a trap for him in the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />His snare is hid in the earth, and that which shall take him is by the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/18-10.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=2753" 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/18.htm">Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2256.htm" title="2256: ḥaḇ·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin.">A noose</a> <a href="/hebrew/2934.htm" title="2934: ṭā·mūn (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide.">is hidden</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the ground,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4434.htm" title="4434: ū·mal·kuḏ·tōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A catching instrument, a snare, trap. From lakad; a snare.">and a trap</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">lies in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5410.htm" title="5410: nā·ṯîḇ (N-ms) -- Path, pathway. Or nthiybah; or nthibah; from an unused root meaning to tramp; a track.">his path.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step.…<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/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15</a></span><br />The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Proverbs 29:6</a></span><br />An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-17.htm">Isaiah 24:17-18</a></span><br />Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. / Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-43.htm">Jeremiah 48:43-44</a></span><br />Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. / “Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Psalm 35:7-8</a></span><br />For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul. / May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Proverbs 11:6</a></span><br />The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Psalm 57:6</a></span><br />They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-5.htm">Psalm 140:5</a></span><br />The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:12</a></span><br />For surely no man knows his time: Like fish caught in a cruel net or birds trapped in a snare, so men are ensnared in an evil time that suddenly falls upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/1-13.htm">Lamentations 1:13</a></span><br />He sent fire from on high, and it overpowered my bones. He spread a net for my feet and turned me back. He made me desolate, faint all the day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-35.htm">Luke 21:35</a></span><br />For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a></span><br />While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-9.htm">Romans 11:9</a></span><br />And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">2 Timothy 2:26</a></span><br />Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9</a></span><br />Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.</p><p class="hdg">snare</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/11-6.htm">Psalm 11:6</a></b></br> Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: <i>this shall be</i> the portion of their cup.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/12-13.htm">Ezekiel 12:13</a></b></br> My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare: and I will bring him to Babylon <i>to</i> the land of the Chaldeans; yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/11-9.htm">Romans 11:9</a></b></br> And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:</p><p class="hdg">laid.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/4-21.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/job/18-4.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/job/17-4.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/job/17-4.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/16-18.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">Noose</a> <a href="/job/16-22.htm">Path</a> <a href="/job/6-2.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/joshua/2-15.htm">Rope</a> <a href="/job/13-10.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/job/18-9.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/job/18-9.htm">Trap</a> <a href="/job/5-13.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/job/17-9.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/28-4.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/job/18-16.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/30-3.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/job/20-26.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/job/23-17.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/20-26.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">Noose</a> <a href="/job/22-15.htm">Path</a> <a href="/job/20-4.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/job/41-1.htm">Rope</a> <a href="/job/20-12.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/job/40-24.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/job/40-24.htm">Trap</a> <a href="/psalms/78-57.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/job/19-8.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Job 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/18-1.htm">Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/18-5.htm">The calamities 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 times, a noose or snare was often used for hunting, symbolizing entrapment and sudden capture. The imagery of a hidden noose reflects the unexpected nature of divine judgment or consequences of sin, as seen in <a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15</a>, where the wicked are ensnared by their own devices. The hidden aspect underscores the idea that God's justice may not always be immediately visible but is inevitable.<p><b>and a trap lies in his path</b><br>The trap in the path signifies an unavoidable obstacle or danger that the wicked will encounter. This imagery is consistent with the biblical theme of the wicked being ensnared by their own actions, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/5-22.htm">Proverbs 5:22</a>, where the iniquities of the wicked ensnare them. The path represents one's life journey, and the trap indicates that despite appearances, the way of the wicked is fraught with peril. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), offering a path free from such snares for those who follow Him. The trap also serves as a reminder of the spiritual warfare believers face, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a>, where the armor of God is necessary to stand against the devil's schemes.<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. In this chapter, Bildad 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/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>In this context, Bildad is describing the fate of the wicked, implying that Job's suffering is due to some hidden sin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_noose_and_trap.htm">The Noose and Trap</a></b><br>Metaphors used by Bildad to describe the inevitable downfall and entrapment of the wicked.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ground/path.htm">The Ground/Path</a></b><br>Symbolic of the journey of life, where hidden dangers and divine justice await those who are unrighteous.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_hidden_dangers.htm">The Reality of Hidden Dangers</a></b><br>Life is filled with unseen challenges and temptations that can lead us astray. We must remain vigilant and grounded in faith to avoid these spiritual pitfalls.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Sin often leads to self-destruction. Like a noose or trap, it can ensnare us, leading to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>We must seek God's wisdom to discern the paths we take, ensuring they align with His will and avoid the traps of sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_misapplication_of_truth.htm">The Misapplication of Truth</a></b><br>Bildad's words, though true in a general sense, were misapplied to Job's situation. We must be careful not to judge others' circumstances without understanding God's broader plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>While Bildad's view was limited, we can trust that God's justice is perfect and His understanding of our lives is complete.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_18_align_with_wicked_unpunished.htm">How can Job 18's portrayal of swift divine retribution be reconciled with real-world cases where the wicked seem to escape judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_skeptical_theism_say_on_divine_hiddenness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental health?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_the_forest_'devour'_more_troops.htm">How can the forest 'devour' more troops than swords (2 Samuel 18:8), and is there any historical or natural explanation for such a phenomenon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_comatose_states.htm">What does the Bible say about comatose states?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way;</span> or, <span class="accented">the noose is hid for him in the ground</span> (see the Revised Version). Six different kinds of traps or snares are mentioned, "the speaker heaping together every word that he can find descriptive of the art of snaring." The art had been well studied by the Egyptians long before the age of Job, and a great variety of contrivances for capturing both beasts and birds are represented on the very early monuments (Wilkinson, in the authors' Herodotus,' vol. it. pp. 77, 78). We may conclude from this passage that it had also been brought to an advanced stage of excellence in Syria and Arabia. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/18-10.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">A noose</span><br /><span class="heb">חַבְל֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaḇ·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2256.htm">Strong's 2256: </a> </span><span class="str2">A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is hidden</span><br /><span class="heb">טָמ֣וּן</span> <span class="translit">(ṭā·mūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2934.htm">Strong's 2934: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, conceal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the ground,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאָ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | 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">and a trap</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מַלְכֻּדְתּ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·kuḏ·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4434.htm">Strong's 4434: </a> </span><span class="str2">A catching instrument, a snare, trap</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lies in</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê)</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 path.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתִֽיב׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5410.htm">Strong's 5410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Path, pathway</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/18-10.htm">Job 18:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/18-10.htm">OT Poetry: Job 18:10 A noose is hidden for him (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/18-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 18:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 18:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/18-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 18:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 18:11" /></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>