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Job 12:5

The lamp that is despised in the thoughts of the rich is ready for the appointed time
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King James Version

He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.

English Standard Version

In the thought of one who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; it is ready for those whose feet slip.

New International Version

Men at ease have contempt for misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.