Job 36:12
But if they wil not obey, they shall passe by the sworde, and perish without knowledge.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.
In Context
11If they obey and serue him, they shall end their dayes in prosperity, and their yeres in pleasures.
13But the hypocrites of heart increase the wrath: for they call not when he bindeth them.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 29:15But aswel with him that standeth here with vs this day before the Lord our God, as with him that is not here with vs this day.
Job 4:21Doeth not their dignitie goe away with them? do they not die, and that without wisdom?
Job 33:18And keepe backe his soule from the pit, and that his life should not passe by the sword.
Isaiah 3:11Woe be to the wicked, it shalbe euill with him: for the reward of his handes shalbe giuen him.
John 8:21Then saide Iesus againe vnto them, I goe my way, and ye shall seeke me, and shall die in your sinnes, Whither I goe, can ye not come.
Matthew Henry on Job 36:6-15
5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; 9 Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded. 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and… Read the whole commentary →