Cross References

Job 21:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

Their houses are free from fear, and the rod of God does not come on them.

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There is wealth in the tents of those who make destruction, and those by whom God is moved to wrath are safe; even those whose god is their strength.

A sound of fear is in his ears; in time of peace destruction will come on him:

He is overcome by fears on every side, they go after him at every step.

Their ox is ready at all times to give seed; their cow gives birth, without dropping her young.

Let him take away his rod from me and not send his fear on me:

How suddenly are they wasted! fears are the cause of their destruction.

They are not in trouble as others are; they have no part in the unhappy fate of men.

Then I will send punishment on them for their sin; my rod will be the reward of their evil-doing.