Job 27:17
He may get them ready, but the upright will put them on, and he who is free from sin will take the silver for a heritage.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
In Context
16Though he may get silver together like dust, and make ready great stores of clothing;
18His house has no more strength than a spider's thread, or a watchman's tent.
Cross References
Esther 8:1That day the king gave all the family of Haman, the hater of the Jews, to Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had made clear what he was to her.
Proverbs 28:8He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
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 →