Job 27:8
For what is the hope of the godless, when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?
World English Bible Catholic
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
7“Let my enemy be as the wicked. Let him who rises up against me be as the unrighteous.
9Will God hear his cry when trouble comes on him?
Cross References
Job 8:13So are the paths of all who forget God. The hope of the godless man will perish,
Job 13:16This also will be my salvation, that a godless man will not come before him.
Job 20:5that the triumphing of the wicked is short, the joy of the godless but for a moment?
Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion are afraid. Trembling has seized the godless ones. Who among us can live with the devouring fire? Who among us can live with everlasting burning?
Matthew 23:13“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and as a pretense you make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.
Luke 9:25For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own 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 →