Job 34:15
All flesh would come to an end together, and man would go back to the dust.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
In Context
14If he made his spirit come back to him, taking his breath into himself again,
16If you are wise, take note of this; give ear to the voice of my words.
Cross References
Job 9:22It is all the same to me; so I say, He puts an end to the sinner and to him who has done no wrong together.
Job 30:23For I am certain that you will send me back to death, and to the meeting-place ordered for all living.
Ecclesiastes 12:7And the dust goes back to the earth as it was, and the spirit goes back to God who gave it.
Isaiah 57:16For I will not give punishment for ever, or be angry without end: for from me breath goes out; and I it was who made the souls.
Matthew Henry on Job 34:11-16
10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. 11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. 12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment. 13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? 14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;… Read the whole commentary →