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Job 8:15

New International Version

15 They lean on the web, but it gives way; they cling to it, but it does not hold.

Compare Versions

American Standard Version

He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: He shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure.

Christian Standard Bible

He leans on his web, but it doesn’t stand firm. He grabs it, but it does not hold up.

English Standard Version

He leans against his house, but it does not stand; he lays hold of it, but it does not endure.

King James Version

He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.

New American Standard Bible

“He depends on his house, but it does not stand; He holds on to it, but it does not endure.

New King James Version

He leans on his house, but it does not stand. He holds it fast, but it does not endure.

New Living Translation

They cling to their home for security, but it won’t last. They try to hold it tight, but it will not endure.

World English Bible

He will lean on his house, but it will not stand. He will cling to it, but it will not endure.