Job 27:13
This is the punishment of the evil-doer from God, and the heritage given to the cruel by the Ruler of all.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
12Truly, you have all seen it yourselves; why then have you become completely foolish?
14If his children are increased, it is for the sword; and his offspring have not enough bread.
Cross References
Job 15:20The evil man is in pain all his days, and the number of the years stored up for the cruel is small.
Job 20:29This is the reward of the evil man, and the heritage given to him by God.
Job 31:3Is it not trouble for the sinner, and destruction for the evil-doers?
Psalms 12:5\12:4\They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?
Ecclesiastes 8:13But it will not be well for the evil-doer; he will not make his days long like a shade, because he has no fear before God.
Malachi 3:5And I will come near to you for judging; I will quickly be a witness against the wonder-workers, against those who have been untrue in married life, against those who take false oaths; against those who keep back from the servant his payment, and who are hard on the widow and the child without a father, who do not give his rights to the man from a strange country, and have no fear of me, says the Lord of armies.
Matthew Henry on Job 27:12-23
Heritage of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 11 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal. 12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain? 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. 14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. 15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall… Read the whole commentary →