Job 21:23 - Forerunner Commentary

Job 21:23

21 For what does he care about his household after him,
When the number of his months is cut in half?

22 “Can^a anyone teach God knowledge,
Since He judges those on high?

23 One dies in his full strength,
Being wholly at ease and secure;

24 His¹ pails are full of milk,
And the marrow of his bones is moist.

25 Another man dies in the bitterness of his soul,
Never having eaten with pleasure.

26 They ^alie down alike in the dust,
And worms cover them.

27 “Look, I know your thoughts,
And the schemes with which you would wrong me.

28 For you say,
‘Where is the house of the prince?
And where is¹ the tent,
The dwelling place of the wicked?’

29 Have you not asked those who travel the road?
And do you not know their signs?

30 ^aFor the wicked are reserved for the day of doom;
They shall be brought out on the day of wrath.

31 Who condemns his way to his face?
And who repays him for what he has done?

32 Yet he shall be brought to the grave,
And a vigil kept over the tomb.

33 The clods of the valley shall be sweet to him;
^aEveryone shall follow him,
As countless have gone before him.

34 How then can you comfort me with empty words,
Since¹ falsehood remains in your answers?”

Verse Comparison: Job 21:23

American Standard Version
One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:

Amplified® Bible
One dies in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet;

Contemporary English Version
Some of us die prosperous,

Darby English Version
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet;

Good News Bible
Some people stay healthy till the day they die; they die happy and at ease, their bodies well-nourished.

King James Version
One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.

New American Standard Bible
"One dies in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and satisfied;

New International Version
One man dies in full vigor,
completely secure and at ease,

New King James Version
One dies in his full strength,
Being wholly at ease and secure;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"One dies in his full strength, Having attained ease and satisfisfaction;

Revised Standard Version
One dies in full prosperity, being wholly at ease and secure,

Young's Literal Translation
This `one' dieth in his perfect strength, Wholly at ease and quiet.

New English Translation
“One man dies in his full vigor,¹ completely secure and prosperous,