Job 27:14
Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
13This is the wicked man’s portion from God—the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty.
15His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:41You will father sons and daughters, but they will not remain yours, because they will go into captivity.
2 Kings 9:7And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel.
Esther 5:11Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants.
Esther 9:6In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,
Job 15:22He despairs of his return from darkness; he is marked for the sword.
Job 21:11They send forth their little ones like a flock; their children skip about,
Matthew Henry on Job 27:12-23
Heritage of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 11 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal. 12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain? 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. 14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. 15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall… Read the whole commentary →