Job 17:2 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

If not -- mockeries [are] with me. And in their provocations mine eye lodgeth.

English ASV

Surely there are mockers with me, And mine eye dwelleth upon their provocation.

English Amplified

Surely there are mockers and mockery around me, and my eye dwells on their obstinacy, insults, and resistance.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Surely there are mockers and mockery around me, and my eye dwells on their obstinacy, insults, and resistance.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Are there not mockers around me? and doth [not] mine eye abide in their provocation?

English EASY 2024

All around me, people are laughing at me. I have to watch them as they insult me.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

People stand around me and laugh at me. I watch them as they tease and insult me.

Surely there are mockers about me, and my eye dwells on their provocation.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

I watch how bitterly everyone mocks me.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Certainly, mockers are around me. My eyes are focused on their opposition.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Surely mockers surround me and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.

English KJV 1611

Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation?

English LSB

Surely mockers are with me, And my eye gazes on their provocation.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation?

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"Surely mockers are with me, And my eye gazes on their provocation.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

I am indeed mocked, and, as their provocation mounts, my eyes grow dim.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Surely mockery is with me; my eyes must dwell on their hostility.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

People who make fun of me are all around me. I'm forced to watch as they attack me with their words.

English NIV

Surely mockers surround me; my eyes must dwell on their hostility.

English NKJ 1982

Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation?

English NLT

I am surrounded by mockers. I watch how bitterly they taunt me.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Surely there are mockers around me, and my eye dwells on their provocation.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Surely there are mockers about me, and my eye dwells on their provocation.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

I am surrounded by mockers. I see them everywhere.

English Tyndale 1537

I have deceived no man, yet must mine eye continue in heaviness.

Job 17:2 — Compare Translations