Job 24:22
God prolongs the life of the wicked by his power; but when they arise, they have no assurance of life.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life.
In Context
21They mistreat childless women and are mean to widows.
23He supports them and gives them security, but he is always watching what they're doing.
Cross References
Daniel 6:4As a result the other chief ministers and provincial governors tried to find a pretext against Daniel as to the way he ran the kingdom. But they couldn't find any cause for complaint or any corruption, for he was trustworthy. They could not discover any evidence that Daniel was negligent or corrupt.
Revelation 16:13Then I saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.
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 →