KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Therefore he knows what they do, and he overturns them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is aware of everyone's actions and can suddenly bring down those who do wrong, even when they least expect it.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu's speech to Job, where the young man is defending God's justice and sovereignty. Elihu argues that God sees all human actions and will judge accordingly, responding to Job's complaints about suffering while the wicked seem to prosper. In ancient times, nighttime destruction was particularly feared because it came without warning and left people defenseless.
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