Job 21:31
Who doth declare to his face his way? And [for] that which he hath done, Who doth give recompence to him?
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?
In Context
30That to a day of calamity is the wicked spared. To a day of wrath they are brought.
32And he — to the graves he is brought. And over the heap a watch is kept.
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:7And Nathan saith unto David, 'Thou [art] the man! Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, I anointed thee for king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
Job 21:19God layeth up for his sons his sorrow, He giveth recompense unto him — and he knoweth.
Psalms 50:21These thou didst, and I kept silent, Thou hast thought that I am like thee, I reprove thee, and set in array before thine eyes.
Jeremiah 2:33What — dost thou make pleasing thy ways to seek love? Therefore even the wicked thou hast taught thy ways.
Acts 24:25and he reasoning concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment that is about to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, 'For the present be going, and having got time, I will call for thee;'
Galatians 2:11And when Peter came to Antioch, to the face I stood up against him, because he was blameworthy,
Matthew Henry on Job 21:28-34
Punishment of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 27 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me. 28 For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked? 29 Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens, 30 That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath. 31 Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done? 32 Yet shall he be… Read the whole commentary →