Job 12:5

Job 12:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5Those who are at ease have contempt for misfortune

as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.

5“12:5 Lit Contempt for calamity is the thought of him who is at easeHe who is at ease holds disaster in contempt,

As prepared for those whose feet slip.

5He who is at ease holds calamity in contempt,

As prepared for those whose feet slip.

5“He who is at ease has contempt for misfortune,

But misfortune is ready [and anxiously waiting] for those whose feet slip.

5The one at ease scorns misfortune

as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.

5People who have an easy life look down on those who have problems.

They think trouble comes only to those whose feet are slipping.