Job 20:10

His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.

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Other Translations for Job 20:10

BSB
His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth.
AKJV
His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.
CPDV
His sons will be worn away by poverty, and his own hands will deliver his grief to him.
ERV
His children shall seek the favour of the poor, and his hands shall give back his wealth.
NHEB
His children shall seek the favor of the poor. His hands shall give back his wealth.
SMT
The weak shall break his sons, and his hands shall turn back his wealth.

Commentary for Job 20:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 20:10
Summary
Children forced to repay stolen wealth
Event
Offspring restore ill-gotten gains
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment