Job 21:17
How 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?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
16Truly, is not their well-being in their power? (The purpose of the evil-doers is far from me.)
18How frequently are they as dry stems before the wind, or as grass taken away by the storm-wind?
Cross References
Job 18:5For the light of the sinner is put out, and the flame of his fire is not shining.
Psalms 32:10The sinner will be full of trouble; but mercy will be round the man who has faith in the Lord.
Proverbs 13:9There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.
Proverbs 24:20For there will be no future for the evil man; the light of sinners will be put out.
Luke 12:46The lord of that servant will come at a time when he is not looking for him, and at an hour when he is not ready for him, and he will have him cut in two and will give him his part in the fate of those who have no faith;
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 →