Job 21:23
One man dieth strong, and hale, rich and happy.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
In Context
22Shall any one teach God knowledge, who judgeth those that are high?
24His bowels are full of fat, and his bones are moistened with marrow.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17Be not thou afraid, when a man shall be made rich, and when the glory of his house shall be increased.
Luke 12:19And I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years take thy rest; eat, drink, make good cheer.
Matthew Henry on Job 21:18-27
Certain Punishments of the Wicked; Divine Sovereignty. ( b. c. 1520.) 17 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger. 18 They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away. 19 God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it. 20 His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty. 21 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him,… Read the whole commentary →