Job 21:19

God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 21:19

BSB
It is said that God lays up one's punishment for his children. Let God repay the man himself, so he will know it.
AKJV
God lays up his iniquity for his children: he rewards him, and he shall know it.
CPDV
God will preserve the grief of the father for his sons, and, when he repays, then he will understand.
ERV
Ye say, God layeth up his iniquity for his children. Let him recompense it unto himself, that he may know it.
NHEB
You say, 'God lays up his iniquity for his children.' Let him recompense it to himself, that he may know it.
SMT
God will lay up his iniquity for his sons: he will requite to him and be shall know.

Commentary for Job 21:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 21:19
Summary
Punishment extends to future generations
Event
Iniquity transfers to descendants
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment