Verse Comparison: Job 5:3
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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 themDarby 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,
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