Job 21:20

His own eyes ought to see his downfall, and from the wrath of the Almighty ought he to drink.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.

In Context

19Should God lay up for his children his wrong-doing? it were better that he reward him, that he might know it himself.

21For what care hath he for his household after him, when the number of his months is all apportioned to him?

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Cross References

Psalms 60:3(60:5) Thou hast caused thy people to see hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of confusion.

Psalms 75:9(75:10) But I will declare for ever, I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

Jeremiah 25:15For thus hath said the Lord the God of Israel unto me, Take the cup of the wine of this fury out of my hand, and cause all the nations to whom I send thee to drink it.

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 →

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