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 Parallel

Psalm 10:13 asks why the wicked think God won't call them to account — the same false security Job observes.

Psalm 10:14 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Related theme

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 Parallel

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.

Revelation 2:23 Related theme

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.