While he was yet talking with them, behold, the messenger came down to him. So the king said, “Look! This evil is from Adonai—why should I wait for Adonai any longer?”
Job 15:22 - Tree of Life Version He does not expect to escape from darkness; he is destined for the sword. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 yet talking with them, behold, the messenger came down to him. So the king said, “Look! This evil is from Adonai—why should I wait for Adonai any longer?”
He wanders about for bread— ‘Where is it?’ He knows that the day of darkness is at hand.
He will not escape from the darkness; a flame will wither his shoots, and he will depart by the breath of His mouth.
then you should fear the sword for yourselves; for wrath brings the punishments of the sword— so that you may know judgment!”
If his children increase— it is for the sword. His offspring will never have enough to eat.
He spares his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.
But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword, and die without knowledge.
“What is my strength, that I should hope? What is my end, that I should endure?
Even if I called and He answered me, I would not believe that He would listen to my voice.
After tossing the silver into the Temple sanctuary, he left. Then he went off and hanged himself.