Job 21:9
Their houses are in peace, without fear, And the rod of God cometh not upon them.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.
In Context
8Their children are established in their sight with them, And their offspring before their eyes.
10Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; Their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.
Cross References
Job 9:34Let him take from me his rod, And not dismay me with his terrors,
Job 18:11Terrors affright him on every side, And harass him at his heels.
Psalms 73:19How are they brought to desolation in a moment, And utterly consumed with sudden destruction!
Matthew Henry on Job 21:8-17
Prosperity of the Wicked; Abuse of Earthly Prosperity. ( b. c. 1520.) 7 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? 8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes. 9 Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. 10 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf. 11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance. 12 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at… Read the whole commentary →