Verse Comparison: Job 5:3
American Standard Version
I have seen the foolish taking root: But suddenly I cursed his habitation.
Amplified® Bible
I have seen the foolish taking root [and outwardly prospering], but suddenly I saw that his dwelling was cursed [for his doom was certain].
Contemporary English Version
I have seen fools take root. But God sends a curse, suddenly uprooting them
Darby English Version
I myself saw the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
Good News Bible
I have seen fools who looked secure, but I called down a sudden curse on their homes.
King James Version
I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
New American Standard Bible
"I have seen the foolish taking root, And I cursed his abode immediately.
New International Version
I myself have seen a fool taking root,
but suddenly his house was cursed.
New King James Version
I have seen the foolish taking root,
But suddenly I cursed his dwelling place.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I have seen the foolish taking root, And I cursed his abode immediately.
Revised Standard Version
I have seen the fool taking root, but suddenly I cursed his dwelling.
Young's Literal Translation
I -- I have seen the perverse taking root, And I mark his habitation straightway,