Job 20:5

New International Reader's Version

Those who are evil are happy for only a short time. The joy of ungodly people lasts only for a moment.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:14

Joab said, “I’m not going to waste any more time on you.” So he got three javelins. Then he went over and plunged them into Absalom’s heart. He did it while Absalom was still hanging there alive in the oak tree.

2 Samuel 18:15

Ten of the men carrying Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom. They struck him and killed him.

Esther 7:10

So they did. And they used the pole Haman had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s anger calmed down.

Job 21:28

You are saying to yourselves, ‘Where is the great man’s house now? Where are the tents where his evil family lived?’

Job 27:8

What hope do ungodly people have when their lives are cut short? What hope do they have when God takes away their lives?

Job 34:30

He keeps those who are ungodly from ruling. He keeps them from laying traps for others.

Job 5:3

I saw that foolish people were having success. But suddenly harm came to their homes.

Job 8:19

The life of that plant is sure to dry up. But from the same soil other plants will grow.

Psalm 37:10

In a little while, there won’t be any more sinners. Even if you look for them, you won’t be able to find them.

Psalm 94:3

Lord, how long will those who are evil be glad? How long will they be full of joy?

Psalm 94:4

Proud words pour out of their mouths. All those who do evil are always bragging.

Matthew 7:21

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. Only those who do what my Father in heaven wants will enter.

Galatians 6:4

Each person should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves. They won’t be comparing themselves to someone else.

James 4:16

As it is, you brag. You brag about the evil plans your pride produces. This kind of bragging is evil.