Job 24:19

As drought and heat consume the melting snow, so Sheol steals those who have sinned.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned.

In Context

18They are but foam on the surface of the water; their portion of the land is cursed, so that no one turns toward their vineyards.

20The womb forgets them; the worm feeds on them; they are remembered no more. So injustice is broken like a tree.

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Cross References

Job 6:15But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,

Job 21:23One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.

Psalms 49:14Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.

Psalms 68:2As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God.

Ecclesiastes 9:4There is hope, however, for anyone who is among the living; for even a live dog is better than a dead lion.

Luke 16:22One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.

Matthew Henry on Job 24:19-25

Ultimate Ruin of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 18 He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards. 19 Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned. 20 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree. 21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow. 22 He draweth also the mighty with his power: he… Read the whole commentary →

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