Job 24:19

May he cross from the snowy waters to excessive heat, and his sin, all the way to hell.

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In The King James Version

Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned.

In Context

18He is nimble on the surface of water. His place on land is to be accursed. May he not walk by way of the vineyards.

20Let mercy forget him. His charm is worms. Let him not be remembered, but instead be broken like an unfruitful tree.

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Cross References

Job 6:15My brethren have disregarded me, like a torrent that passes swiftly through the steep valleys.

Job 21:23This one dies strong and healthy, rich and happy.

Psalms 49:14Offer to God the sacrifice of praise, and pay your vows to the Most High.

Psalms 68:2Save me, O God, for the waters have entered, even to my soul.

Ecclesiastes 9:4There is no one who lives forever, or who even has confidence in this regard. A living dog is better than a dead lion.

Luke 16:22Then it happened that the beggar died, and he was carried by the Angels into the bosom of Abraham. Now the wealthy man also died, and he was entombed in Hell.

Matthew Henry on Job 24:19-25

Ultimate Ruin of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 18 He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards. 19 Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned. 20 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree. 21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow. 22 He draweth also the mighty with his power: he… Read the whole commentary →

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