Job 21:23
One dieth in the fulness of his prosperity, Being wholly at ease and quiet;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
In Context
22Who then shall impart knowledge to God,—To him that judgeth the highest?
24His sides are full of fat, And his bones moist with marrow.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17For, when he dieth, he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him.
Luke 12:19and I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast many goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.
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 →