Job 21:9
Their houses, are at peace, without dread, neither is, the rod of GOD, upon them;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.
In Context
8Their seed, is established in their sight, along with them, yea their offspring, before their eyes;
10His bull, covereth, and causeth not aversion, His cow safely calveth, and casteth not her young;
Cross References
Job 9:34Let him take from off me his rod, and, his terror, let it not startle me:
Job 18:11Round about, terrors have startled him, and have driven him to his feet.
Psalms 73:19How have they become desolate, as in a moment! They have ceased—come to an end, by reason of calamities.
Matthew Henry on Job 21:8-17
Prosperity of the Wicked; Abuse of Earthly Prosperity. ( b. c. 1520.) 7 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? 8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes. 9 Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. 10 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf. 11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance. 12 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at… Read the whole commentary →