Job 18:20

“They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

They that come after him shalbe astonied at his day, as they that went before, were affrighted.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Those in the west are appalled at his fate, And those in the east are seized with horror.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

They that come after shall be astonished at his day, As they that went before were affrighted.
- American Standard Version (1901)

At his fate those of the west are shocked, and those of the east are overcome with fear.
- Basic English Bible

They that come after shall be astonished at his day, as they that went before [them] were affrighted.
- Darby Bible

They that come after him shall be astonished at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.
- Webster's Bible

Those who come after shall be astonished at his day, as those who went before were frightened.
- World English Bible

At this day westerns have been astonished And easterns have taken fright.
- Youngs Literal Bible

They that come after shall be astonished at his day, as they that went before are affrighted.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Job 18:20


18:20 Astonied - At the day of his destruction. They shall be amazed at the suddenness, and dreadfulness of it. Before - Before the persons last mentioned. Those who lived in the time and place where this judgment was inflicted.


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