But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and escape will elude them; their only hope is their dying breath.”
Job 18:14 - Tree of Life Version He is torn from the security of his tent, and marched off to the king of terrors. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, And it shall bring him to the king of terrors. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He shall be rooted out of his dwelling place in which he trusted, and he shall be brought to the king of terrors [death]. American Standard Version (1901) He shall be rooted out of his tent wherein he trusteth; And he shall be brought to the king of terrors. Common English Bible They are snatched from the safety of their tent; it parades them before the king of terrors. Catholic Public Domain Version Let his confidence be torn away from his tabernacle, and let ruin trample over him like a king. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let his confidence be rooted out of his tabernacle: and let destruction tread upon him like a king. |
But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and escape will elude them; their only hope is their dying breath.”
Terrifying sounds are in his ears; in a time of peace, marauders attack him.
He pulls and it comes out of his back, the gleaming point out of his liver. Terrors come upon him!
For to all of them, morning is as thick darkness; they are familiar with the terrors of thick darkness.
The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut made for a watchman.
Those who hate you will be clothed with shame. The tent of the wicked will be no more!”
The wicked will see it and be indignant. He will gnash with his teeth and waste away. The desire of the wicked will perish.
because of the voice of the enemy, because of the pressure of the wicked. For they thrust trouble on me, and in anger bear a grudge against me.
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked perishes.
The wicked is brought down in his calamity yet the righteous has a refuge even in death.