Job 36:12

But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.

In Context

11If they hearken and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.

13But they that are godless in heart lay up anger; they cry not for help when He bindeth them.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 29:15(29-14) but with him that standeth here with us this day before the LORD our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day —

Job 4:21Is not their tent-cord plucked up within them? They die, and that without wisdom.'

Job 33:18That He may keep back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

Isaiah 3:11Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him; for the work of his hands shall be done to him.

Matthew Henry on Job 36:6-15

5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; 9 Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded. 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and… Read the whole commentary →

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