Job 21:23
This [one] dies in his perfect strength, || Wholly at ease and quiet.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
In Context
22Does [one] teach knowledge to God, || Since He judges [those] on high?
24His breasts have been full of milk, || And marrow moistens his bones.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17For at his death he receives nothing, || His glory does not go down after him.
Luke 12:19and I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many good things laid up for many years, be resting, eat, drink, be merry.
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 →