Job 21:16

Truly, is not their well-being in their power? (The purpose of the evil-doers is far from me.)

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.

In Context

15What is the Ruler of all, that we may give him worship? and what profit is it to us to make prayer to him?

17How frequently is the light of the evil-doers put out, or does trouble come on them? how frequently does his wrath take them with cords?

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Cross References

Genesis 49:6Take no part in their secrets, O my soul; keep far away, O my heart, from their meetings; for in their wrath they put men to death, and for their pleasure even oxen were wounded.

Job 12:9Who does not see by all these that the hand of the Lord has done this?

Psalms 1:1Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour to the Lord.

Psalms 52:5\52:3\You have more love for evil than for good, for deceit than for works of righteousness. (Selah.)

Proverbs 5:8Go far away from her, do not come near the door of her house;

Luke 16:2And he sent for him and said, What is this which is said about you? give me an account of all you have done, for you will no longer be the manager of my property.

Matthew Henry on Job 21:8-17

Prosperity of the Wicked; Abuse of Earthly Prosperity. ( b. c. 1520.) 7 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? 8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes. 9 Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. 10 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf. 11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance. 12 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at… Read the whole commentary →

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