Job 27:8

For what is the hope of the ungodly, that he holds to it? 1 Will he indeed trust in the Lord and be saved? 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

In Context

7Nay rather, but let mine enemies be as the overthrow of the ungodly, 1 And they that rise up against me, as the destruction of transgressors. 1

9Will God hear his prayer? 1 Or, when distress has come upon him, 1

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Cross References

Job 8:13Thus then shall be the end of all that forget the Lord: 1 For the hope of the ungodly shall perish. 1

Job 13:16And this shall turn to me for salvation; 1 For fraud shall have no entrance before him. 1

Job 20:5But the mirth of the ungodly is a signal downfall, 1 And the joy of transgressors is destruction: 1

Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion have departed; trembling shall seize the ungodly. Who will tell you that a fire is kindled? Who will tell you of the eternal place?

Matthew Henry on Job 27:8-11

Condition of Hypocrites. ( b. c. 1520.) 7 Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous. 8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? 9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? 10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? Job having solemnly protested the satisfaction he had in his integrity, for the further clearing of himself, here expresses the dread he had of being found a hypocrite.… Read the whole commentary →

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