Job 21:26

They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.

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Other Translations for Job 21:26

BSB
But together they lie down in the dust, and worms cover them both.
AKJV
They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.
CPDV
And yet they will sleep together in the dust, and worms will cover them.
ERV
They lie down alike in the dust, and the worm covereth them.
NHEB
They lie down alike in the dust. The worm covers them.
SMT
They will lie down together upon the dust, and the worm shall cover over them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 21:26

TheyshallliedownH7901VerbalikeH3162inthedustH6083Noun MasculineandthewormsH7415Noun FeminineshallcoverH3680Verbthem

Commentary for Job 21:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 21:26
Summary
All die and decompose equally
Event
Rich and poor decompose alike
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament