Job 21:23
Some people die while they are very healthy, while they are peaceful, when they are not afraid of anything.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
In Context
24Their bodies are fat; their bones are strong.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17because when he dies, he will take nothing with him; his wealth will not go with him.
Luke 12:19Then I will say to myself [SYN], “Now I have plenty of goods stored up. They will last for many years. So now I will take life easy. I will eat and drink all that I want to and be happy for a long time!”’
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 →