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Job 5:21
He will keep you safe from the evil tongue; and you will have no fear of wasting when it comes.
Job 5:21 · Bible in Basic English
Job 5:21 in other translations
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.
You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither will you be afraid of destruction when it comes.
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In context
18 For after his punishment he gives comfort, and after wounding, his hands make you well.
19 He will keep you safe from six troubles, and in seven no evil will come near you.
20 When there is need of food he will keep you from death, and in war from the power of the sword.
21 He will keep you safe from the evil tongue; and you will have no fear of wasting when it comes.
22 You will make sport of destruction and need, and will have no fear of the beasts of the earth.
23 For you will be in agreement with the stones of the earth, and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.
24 And you will be certain that your tent is at peace, and after looking over your property you will see that nothing is gone.
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