While he was still speaking with them, then see, the messenger came down to him, and he said, “Look, this evil is from יהוה, why should I wait for יהוה any longer?”
Job 15:22 - The Scriptures 2009 He believes not to return from darkness, and he is reserved for the sword. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, And he is waited for of the sword. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He believes that he will not return out of darkness, and [because of his guilt] he is waited for by the sword [of God's vengeance]. American Standard Version (1901) He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, And he is waited for of the sword. Common English Bible They can’t count on turning away from darkness; they are destined for a sword. Catholic Public Domain Version He does not believe that it is possible for him to be turned from darkness into the light, for he sees around him the sword on every side. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He believeth not that he may return from darkness to light, looking round about for the sword on every side. |
While he was still speaking with them, then see, the messenger came down to him, and he said, “Look, this evil is from יהוה, why should I wait for יהוה any longer?”
He wanders about for food – where is it? He knows that a day of darkness is prepared for him.
He does not turn away from darkness. The flame dries up his branches, and he turns aside by the breath of His mouth.
fear the sword yourselves, for wrath brings the punishment of the sword, so that you know there is a judgment.”
If his children are increased, it is for the sword; and his offspring shall not have enough to eat.
He keeps back his being from the pit, and his life from passing away by the sword.
But if they do not obey, they perish by the sword, and die without knowledge.
What strength do I have, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should prolong my life?
Though I had called and He answered me, I would not believe that He was listening to my voice.
And throwing down the pieces of silver in the Dwelling Place he left, and went and hanged himself.