Job
“And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.”
Job 11:18
Job 11:18 (KJV) speaks to hope, safety, and rest — words set in Job, the Bible's deep wrestling with suffering. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;”
Hebrews 6:19“Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.”
Psalms 119:114“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Isaiah 32:18“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28
Common questions
What does Job 11:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Job 11:18 reads: "And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety." The verse speaks to hope, safety, and rest. To read it well, take it in the flow of Job 11 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Job 11:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety." is Job 11:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Job chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to Job 11:18?
Verses that sit beside Job 11:18 include Proverbs 1:33, Hebrews 6:19, and Psalms 119:114. Reading them alongside Job 11:18 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Job 11:18?
Read Job 11:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.