Job
King James Version (KJV)
Job 21:18
“They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.”
King James Version (KJV)
Job 21:18 Context
15What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him? 16Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me. 17How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger. 18They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away. 19God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it. 20His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty. 21For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?
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Other Translations
They are as stubble before the winde, and as chaffe that the storme carieth away.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Are they as straw before the wind, And like chaff which the storm carries away?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
That they are as stubble before the wind, And as chaff that the storm carrieth away?
- American Standard Version (1901)
How frequently are they as dry stems before the wind, or as grass taken away by the storm-wind?
- Basic English Bible
Do they become as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away?
- Darby Bible
They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
- Webster's Bible
How often is it that they are as stubble before the wind, as chaff that the storm carries away?
- World English Bible
They are as straw before wind, And as chaff a hurricane hath stolen away,
- Youngs Literal Bible
That they are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm stealeth away?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Are they as straw before the wind, And like chaff which the storm carries away?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
That they are as stubble before the wind, And as chaff that the storm carrieth away?
- American Standard Version (1901)
How frequently are they as dry stems before the wind, or as grass taken away by the storm-wind?
- Basic English Bible
Do they become as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away?
- Darby Bible
They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
- Webster's Bible
How often is it that they are as stubble before the wind, as chaff that the storm carries away?
- World English Bible
They are as straw before wind, And as chaff a hurricane hath stolen away,
- Youngs Literal Bible
That they are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm stealeth away?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Job 21:18
21:16 Lo - But wicked men have no reason to reject God, because of their prosperity, for their wealth, is not in their hand; neither obtained, nor kept by their own might, but only by God's power and favour. Therefore I am far from approving their opinion, or following their course.
21:17 Often - I grant that this happens often though not constantly, as you affirm. Lamp - Their glory and outward happiness.
21:19 Layeth up - In his treasures, #Rom 2:5|. Iniquity - The punishment of his iniquity; he will punish him both in his person and in his posterity.
21:20 See - He shall be destroyed; as to see death, is to die.