KJV ORIGINAL
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Have you noticed the path that evil people have always walked?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Eliphaz is asking Job if he's paying attention to the destructive pattern that wicked people throughout history have followed.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Eliphaz's third speech to Job, where he's trying to convince Job that his suffering must be due to sin. Eliphaz is referencing the common ancient belief that there was a clear pattern throughout history where evil people always faced judgment and destruction. He's essentially warning Job not to follow the same path he believes wicked people have always taken.
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