KJV King James Version
He esteemeth iron as straw, [and] brass as rotten wood.
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Job 41:27
He esteemeth iron as straw, [and] brass as rotten wood.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
He regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood.
WEB World English Bible
He counts iron as straw; and brass as rotten wood.
ASV American Standard Version
He counteth iron as straw, And brass as rotten wood.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
He reckoneth iron as straw, brass as rotten wood.
Surrounding context — Job 41
24 His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether [millstone].
25 When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
26 The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
27 He esteemeth iron as straw, [and] brass as rotten wood.
28 The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble.
29 Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
30 Sharp stones [are] under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire.
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