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Job 12:5

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

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