Job 21:23 “One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.”

Job 21:23

One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

One dies in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

One dyeth in his full strength, being in all ease and prosperitie.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

This [one] dieth in his perfect strength, Wholly at ease and quiet.

Bible in Basic English

One comes to his end in complete well-being, full of peace and quiet:

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Cross references

“in his full strength”

Psalm 49:17 Luke 12:19–21 Job 20:22 Job 20:23 Psalm 73:4 Psalm 73:5

Psalm 49:17 · BSB

For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.

Luke 12:19–21 · BSB

Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’

Job 20:22 · BSB

In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him.

Job 20:23 · BSB

When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats.

Psalm 73:4 · BSB

They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.

Psalm 73:5 · BSB

They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high?

24His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow.

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