Job 21:20
Let his eyes see his own destruction, 1 And let him not be saved by the Lord. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
In Context
19Let his substance fail to supply his children: 1 God shall recompense him, and he shall know it. 1
21For his desire is in his house with him, 1 And the number of his months has been suddenly cut off. 1
Cross References
Psalms 60:3From the ends of the earth have I cried to thee, 1 When my heart was in trouble: 1 Thou liftedst me up on a rock, 1 Thou didst guide me:
Psalms 75:9Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; 1 The earth feared, and was still, 1
Jeremiah 25:15Thus saith the Lord, The bow of Elam is broken, even the chief of their power.
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 →