Job 15:20
The evil man is in pain all his days, and the number of the years stored up for the cruel is small.
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In Context
19For only to them was the land given, and no strange people were among them:)
21A sound of fear is in his ears; in time of peace destruction will come on him:
Cross References
Genesis 4:14You have sent me out this day from the face of the earth and from before your face; I will be a wanderer in flight over the earth, and whoever sees me will put me to death.
Job 27:13This is the punishment of the evil-doer from God, and the heritage given to the cruel by the Ruler of all.
Psalms 90:12So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Luke 12:19And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have a great amount of goods in store, enough for a number of years; be at rest, take food and wine and be happy.
James 5:1Come now, you men of wealth, give yourselves to weeping and crying because of the bitter troubles which are coming to you.
Matthew Henry on Job 15:18-35
17 I will show thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare; 18 Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it: 19 Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed among them. 20 The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor. 21 A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him. 22 He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for of the sword. 23 He wandereth… Read the whole commentary →