Job 20:16

He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 20:16

BSB
He will suck the poison of cobras; the fangs of a viper will kill him.
AKJV
He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.
CPDV
He will suck the head of snakes, and the tongue of the viper will kill him.
ERV
He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.
NHEB
He shall suck cobra venom. The viper's tongue shall kill him.
SMT
He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall kill him.

Commentary for Job 20:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 20:16
Summary
Poisonous consumption leads to death
Event
Poison delivers deadly judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment