Job 15:21

A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 15:21

BSB
Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.
AKJV
A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come on him.
CPDV
The sound of terror is always in his ears; and when there is peace, he always suspects treason.
ERV
A sound of terrors is in his ears; in prosperity the spoiler shall come upon him:
NHEB
A sound of terrors is in his ears. In prosperity the destroyer shall come on him.
SMT
The voice of fears in his ears: in peace he destroying shall come upon him.

Commentary for Job 15:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 15:21
Summary
Evil brings fear and sudden destruction.
Event
Depicting wicked person's terror
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment