Job 20:18

That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.

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Other Translations for Job 20:18

BSB

He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.

AKJV

That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.

CPDV

He will be repaid for all he has done, yet he will not be consumed; according to the multitude of his schemes, so also will he suffer.

ERV

That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down; according to the substance that he hath gotten, he shall not rejoice.

NHEB

That for which he labored he shall restore, and shall not swallow it down. According to the substance that he has gotten, he shall not rejoice.

SMT

Turning back the labor, and he shall not swallow down: according to the substance of his exchange and he shall not exult.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 20:18

ThatwhichhelabouredH3022Noun MasculineforshallherestoreH7725VerbandshallnotswallowitdownH1104VerbaccordingtohissubstanceH2428Noun MasculineshalltherestitutionH8545Noun FemininebeandheshallnotrejoiceH5965Verbtherein

Commentary for Job 20:18

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Job 20:18

Summary

Stolen goods must be returned

Event

Ill-gotten gains compelled back

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC