His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; And they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
Job 21:21 - Revised Version 1885 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, When the number of his months is cut off in the midst? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, When the number of his months is cut off in the midst? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For what pleasure or interest has a man in his house and family after he is dead, when the number of his months is cut off? American Standard Version (1901) For what careth he for his house after him, When the number of his months is cut off? Common English Bible What do they care about their household after they die, when their numbered days are cut off? Catholic Public Domain Version For what does he care what happens to his house after him, or if the number of its months are reduced by half? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For what is it to him what befalleth his house after him: and if the number of his months be diminished by one half? |
His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; And they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.
Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months is with thee, And thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;
Let his own eyes see his destruction, And let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
Shall any teach God knowledge? Seeing he judgeth those that are high.
I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: Thy years are throughout all generations.
But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in thee.