Job 12:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease. — This rendering conveys no sense. The meaning is either that the lamp or torch prepared for feet tottering and uncertain in the darkness is disregarded and rejected by those who are at ease, and need no such aid; in which case one does not see very clearly why Job compares himself to such a torch: or, more probably, there is contempt for calamity in the thoughts of him that is at ease, it is ready at hand for them who are tottering with their feet.

Job 12:5

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