Job 15:20

The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 15:20

BSB
A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless.
AKJV
The wicked man travails with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.
CPDV
The impious is arrogant for all his days, and the number of the years of his tyranny is uncertain.
ERV
The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, even the number of years that are laid up for the oppressor.
NHEB
the wicked man writhes in pain all his days, even the number of years that are laid up for the oppressor.
SMT
All the days the unjust one himself being pained, and numbering the years they were hidden to him terrifying.

Commentary for Job 15:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 15:20
Summary
Wicked people suffer throughout their lives.
Event
Describing wickedness leads to suffering
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment