Job 8:13
So are the paths of all who forget God.The hope of the godless man shall perish,
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite’s hope shall perish:
In Context
12While it is yet in its greenness, not cut down,it withers before any other reed.
14Whose confidence shall break apart,Whose trust is a spider's web.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:12then beware lest you forget the Lord, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Deuteronomy 8:14then your heart be lifted up, and you forget the Lord your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage;
Job 11:20But the eyes of the wicked shall fail.They shall have no way to flee.Their hope shall be the giving up of the spirit."
Job 15:34For the company of the godless shall be barren,and fire shall consume the tents of bribery.
Job 20:5that the triumphing of the wicked is short,the joy of the godless but for a moment?
Job 36:13"But those who are godless in heart lay up anger.They do not cry for help when he binds them.
Matthew Henry on Job 8:9-20
8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: 9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) 10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? 11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water? 12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb. 13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:… Read the whole commentary →