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walk on the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Look on everyone who is proud and bring him low and tread down the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Look on every one <i>that is</i> proud, <i>and</i> bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Look on everyone <i>who is</i> proud, <i>and</i> bring him low; Tread down the wicked in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Look at everyone who is arrogant, <i>and</i> humble him, And trample down the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Look on everyone who is proud, and humble him, And tread down the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Look on everyone who is proud, <i>and</i> humble him; And tread down the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Look on everyone who is proud, <i>and</i> humble him, And tread down the wicked in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Look at everyone who is proud, and humble him, And [if you are so able] tread down the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look on every proud person and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look on every proud person and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; And tread down the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />all who are proud and evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Look at all who are arrogant, and humble them. Crush wicked people wherever they are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Yes, look at them and bring them down; crush the wicked where they stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />stared down and subdued every proud person, trampled the wicked right where they are,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Look at every proud man and abase him; crush the wicked on the spot! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look at everyone who is proud, and humble him. Crush the wicked in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Look at everyone who is proud, and humble him. Crush the wicked in their place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />See every proud one—humble him, "" And tread down the wicked in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> See every proud one -- humble him, And tread down the wicked in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />See every proud one, and humble him; and crush the unjust in their place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Look on all that are proud, and confound them, and crush the wicked in their place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:7>Look down upon each of the arrogant and confound them, and crush the impious in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Look at everyone who is proud, and humble them. Tear down the wicked in their place, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Look on all who are proud, and bring them low; tread down the wicked where they stand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And cast the sinners into their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And cast down sinners in their places<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; And tread down the wicked in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Bring down also the proud man; and consume at once the ungodly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/40-12.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=6327" 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/40.htm">Job Humbles Himself Before the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’êh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">Look on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/1343.htm" title="1343: gê·’eh (Adj-ms) -- Proud. From ga'ah; lofty; figuratively, arrogant.">proud man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3665.htm" title="3665: haḵ·nî·‘ê·hū (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 3ms) -- To be humble. A primitive root; properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish.">and humble him;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1915.htm" title="1915: wa·hă·ḏōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To cast or tread down. A primitive root; to crush with the foot.">trample</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tām (Prep:: 3mp) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">where they stand.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Bury them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave.…<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/37-10.htm">Psalm 37:10-15</a></span><br />Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. / But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. / The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Isaiah 13:11</a></span><br />I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-5.htm">Isaiah 14:5-6</a></span><br />The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. / It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-5.htm">Isaiah 26:5-6</a></span><br />For He has humbled those who dwell on high; He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust. / Feet trample it down—the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-20.htm">Isaiah 29:20-21</a></span><br />For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down— / those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Isaiah 63:3-6</a></span><br />“I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. / For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. / I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-31.htm">Ezekiel 21:31</a></span><br />I will pour out My anger upon you; I will breathe the fire of My fury against you; I will hand you over to brutal men, skilled in destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-17.htm">Ezekiel 28:17</a></span><br />Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/30-10.htm">Ezekiel 30:10-11</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51-52</a></span><br />He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. / He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">1 Corinthians 1:19</a></span><br />For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a></span><br />So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.</p><p class="hdg">tread</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a></b></br> Through God we shall do valiantly: for he <i>it is that</i> shall tread down our enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">Proverbs 15:25</a></b></br> The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6</a></b></br> I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.</p><p class="hdg">in</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-20.htm">Job 36:20</a></b></br> Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-3.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:3</a></b></br> If the clouds be full of rain, they empty <i>themselves</i> upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Acts 1:25</a></b></br> That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/39-15.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/job/38-27.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/job/40-11.htm">Low</a> <a href="/job/38-20.htm">Places</a> <a href="/job/40-11.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/job/39-10.htm">Pulling</a> <a href="/job/34-18.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/job/39-24.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/job/39-15.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/job/38-15.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/10-10.htm">Low</a> <a href="/psalms/8-3.htm">Places</a> <a href="/job/41-12.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/job/41-30.htm">Pulling</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/job/41-10.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/7-5.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Job 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-1.htm">Job humbles himself to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-6.htm">God stirs him up to show his righteousness, power, and wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-16.htm">Of the behemoth</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 the biblical context, pride is often associated with rebellion against God, as seen in the story of Lucifer's fall (<a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a>). The call to humble the proud reflects God's desire for humility, a theme echoed throughout Scripture (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). Historically, pride was a significant issue in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where kings and leaders often exalted themselves as divine or semi-divine figures. This command underscores the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a>).<p><b>trample the wicked where they stand.</b><br>This phrase conveys the idea of divine judgment and justice. The imagery of trampling is used elsewhere in Scripture to depict God's decisive victory over evil (<a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Isaiah 63:3</a>, <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a>). In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, trampling was a common metaphor for conquest and subjugation. The wicked, in biblical terms, are those who live in opposition to God's laws and righteousness. This command reflects the ultimate triumph of God's justice, as seen in prophetic visions of the end times where evil is completely eradicated (<a href="/malachi/4-3.htm">Malachi 4:3</a>). The phrase also foreshadows the messianic role of Jesus Christ, who will execute final judgment and establish God's kingdom of righteousness (<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man tested by God through severe trials, including loss of wealth, health, and family. His account is a profound exploration of suffering and divine sovereignty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator who engages Job in a dialogue, challenging his understanding of divine justice and power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/proud_men.htm">Proud Men</a></b><br>Represents those who are arrogant and self-reliant, often in opposition to God's will and righteousness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Individuals who act in defiance of God's laws, embodying moral corruption and injustice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>The conversation between God and Job, where God questions Job to reveal His own omnipotence and Job's limited understanding.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_pride.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Pride</a></b><br>God alone has the authority and power to humble the proud. This reminds us to submit our pride to Him and seek humility in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_wickedness.htm">The Consequences of Wickedness</a></b><br>The wicked will face judgment. This serves as a warning to turn away from wickedness and pursue righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations_and_divine_wisdom.htm">Human Limitations and Divine Wisdom</a></b><br>Job's encounter with God teaches us about our limited understanding and the need to trust in God's wisdom and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to humble ourselves before God, recognizing our dependence on Him for all things.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>While God is just in dealing with the proud and wicked, He is also merciful, offering grace to those who repent and seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_12_23-25_clash_with_free_will.htm">In Job 12:23-25, does the depiction of God as actively causing nations to stumble clash with the Bible's emphasis on human free will and moral accountability?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_ask_job_to_discredit_him.htm">Job 40:8: Why would an all-knowing God demand Job to 'discredit' His justice, and is this consistent with the broader biblical portrayal of divine fairness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_5_17's_view_on_suffering_contradict_other_scriptures.htm">In Job 5:17, why is suffering portrayed as proof of divine discipline, and does this contradict other scriptures where suffering occurs without such a cause?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wicked_people_prosper_despite_psalm_37_9.htm">How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 12, 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place</span>. Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret. The idea of ver. 11 is still further insisted on. Lot Job manifest himself as a power among men, if he cannot rival God in nature. Let him set the world to rights. Then he may claim to be heard with respect to the moral government of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/40-12.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">Look on</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאֵ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’êh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">every</span><br /><span class="heb">כָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proud man</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵּ֭אֶה</span> <span class="translit">(gê·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lofty, arrogant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and humble him;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְנִיעֵ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(haḵ·nî·‘ê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3665.htm">Strong's 3665: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trample</span><br /><span class="heb">וַהֲדֹ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·hă·ḏōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1915.htm">Strong's 1915: </a> </span><span class="str2">To crush with the foot</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשָׁעִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where they stand.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/40-12.htm">OT Poetry: Job 40:12 Look at everyone who is proud (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/40-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 40:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 40:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/40-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 40:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 40:13" /></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>