Job 20:5

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 20:5

BSB
the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?
AKJV
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
CPDV
that the praise of the impious shall be short, and the joy of the hypocrite lasts only a moment.
ERV
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless but for a moment?
NHEB
that the triumphing of the wicked is short, the joy of the godless but for a moment?
SMT
For the rejoicing of the unjust drawing near, and the gladness of the profane even for a moment.

Commentary for Job 20:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 20:5
Summary
Wickedness enjoys only temporary triumph
Event
Zophar states wickedness is temporary
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Wisdom