Job 27:14

If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword; And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.

In Context

13This is the portion of the wicked man from God,—The inheritance which oppressors receive from the Almighty.

15Those of them that escape shall be buried by Death, And their widows shall not bewail them.

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Cross References

Job 15:22He hath no hope that he shall escape from darkness; He is set apart for the sword.

Job 21:11They send forth their little ones like a flock, And their children dance.

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 →

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