Job 21:23
21 For what does he care about his household after him, when the number of his months has run out?
22 Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high?
One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.
24 His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow.
25 Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.
- KJV
- One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
- WEB
- One dies in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
- ASV
- One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:
- DARBY
- One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet;
- BLB
- This one dies in the bone of his perfection, all of him at ease and at rest;
- ÅB
- Den ene dør midt i sin velmakt, helt trygg og rolig;
- OTB
- En person dør i full styrke,
helt i ro og trygg, - B1930
- Den ene dør midt i sin velmakt, helt trygg og rolig;
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 49:17
For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.
Read in contextLuke 12:19–21
Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
Read in contextJob 20:22–23
In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him.
Read in contextPsalms 73:4–5
They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.
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