Job 24:23
Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.
Cross-reference
Psalm 10:13 asks why the wicked think God won't call them to account — the same false security Job observes.
Psalm 10:14 affirms that God does see the mischief of the wicked—echoing Job 24:23's claim that God's eyes are on their ways, but here as a comfort for the helpless.
Psalm 11:4 declares that the LORD's eyes see and test all people—reinforcing Job 24:23's statement that God's eyes are upon the ways of the wicked.
Psalm 11:5 specifies that God tests both righteous and wicked—expanding Job 24:23's observation that God watches their ways to include active testing.
Psalm 73:3-12 describes the wicked's prosperity and security, directly echoing Job's point that God lets them rest while watching.
Proverbs 5:21 states that a man's ways are before the LORD's eyes—directly parallel to Job 24:23's 'his eyes are upon their ways'.
Proverbs 15:3 says the LORD's eyes watch evil and good everywhere—echoing Job 24:23's theme of God observing the wicked's ways.
Ecclesiastes 8:11 notes that delayed judgment emboldens sin, paralleling Job's idea that God gives the wicked a false sense of security.
Isaiah 56:12 depicts drunkards saying 'tomorrow will be like today' — the exact complacency Job notes as false security.
Jeremiah 12:1-3 complains about the wicked flourishing, matching Job's observation of their false security under God's watch.
Amos 8:7 declares God will never forget the deeds of the wicked—reinforcing Job 24:23's implication that God's observation leads to accountability.
Amos 9:2 emphasizes that no one can hide from God's judgment—complementing Job 24:23's statement that God's eyes are upon their ways, ensuring accountability.
Habakkuk 1:13 questions why God, who is too pure to look at evil, tolerates the wicked—contrasting with Job 24:23's claim that God's eyes are upon their ways.
Luke 12:16-20's rich fool feels secure but dies that night — a vivid example of the false security Job describes.
1 Thessalonians 5:3 warns that 'peace and safety' precedes sudden destruction — directly parallel to Job's theme of false security.
In Revelation 2:23, God's searching of hearts echoes Job 24:23's 'his eyes are upon their ways' — both affirm divine omniscience and judgment.