Job 21:7

Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

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Other Translations for Job 21:7

BSB
Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?
AKJV
Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, are mighty in power?
CPDV
Why then do the impious live, having been lifted up and strengthened with riches?
ERV
Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, wax mighty in power?
NHEB
"Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power?
SMT
Wherefore shall the unjust live? They grew old, also they were strong in power.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 21:7

WhereforedothewickedH7563AdjectiveliveH2421VerbbecomeoldH6275VerbyeaaremightyH1396VerbinpowerH2428Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 21:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 21:7
Summary
Why do immoral people prosper?
Event
Job questions undeserved prosperity
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament