KJV ORIGINAL
For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For God's eyes are watching the paths that people take, and he sees everything they do.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is always watching and sees every action and decision people make in their lives.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during a time of patriarchal society, Elihu is delivering a speech to defend God's character amid Job's intense suffering and debates with his friends. Elihu emphasizes God's omniscience as a response to Job's complaints about injustice, arguing that no human action escapes divine notice. This verse is part of a larger narrative exploring themes of human hardship and divine wisdom.
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