Job 21:23
This, man dieth, in the very perfection of his prosperity, wholly tranquil and secure;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
In Context
22Is it, to GOD, one can teach knowledge, seeing that, he, shall judge, them who are on high?
24His veins, are filled with nourishment, and, the marrow of his bones, is fresh;
Cross References
Psalms 49:17For, when he dieth, he shall take, nothing, his glory shall not descend after him;
Luke 12:19and will say to my soul—Soul! thou hast many good things [lying by for many years: be taking thy rest, eat, drink,] be making merry!
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 →