Job 27:8
For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?
Majority Standard Bible
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
7May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust.
9Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him?
Cross References
Job 8:13Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish.
Job 13:16Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him.
Job 20:5the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?
Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”
Matthew 23:13Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.
Luke 9:25What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?
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 →