Job 11:20

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 11:20

BSB

But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and escape will elude them; they will hope for their last breath."

AKJV

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.

CPDV

But the eyes of the impious will fade away, and the path to escape will perish before them, for the abomination of the soul is their hope.

ERV

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall have no way to flee, and their hope shall be the giving up of the ghost.

NHEB

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail. They shall have no way to flee. Their hope shall be the giving up of the spirit."

SMT

And the eyes of the unjust shall be consumed, and flight shall perish from them, and their hope a breathing out of the soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 11:20

ButtheeyesH5869NounofthewickedH7563AdjectiveshallfailH3615VerbandtheyshallnotescapeH6VerbandtheirhopeH8615Noun FeminineshallbeasthegivingupH4646Noun MasculineoftheghostH5315Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 11:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 11:20

Summary

Wicked fail and lose all hope

Event

Zophar describes fate of the wicked

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history