Job 24:18

He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 24:18

BSB
They are but foam on the surface of the water; their portion of the land is cursed, so that no one turns toward their vineyards.
AKJV
He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholds not the way of the vineyards.
CPDV
He is nimble on the surface of water. His place on land is to be accursed. May he not walk by way of the vineyards.
ERV
He is swift upon the face of the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he turneth not by the way of the vineyards.
NHEB
"They are foam on the surface of the waters. Their portion is cursed in the earth. They do not turn into the way of the vineyards.
SMT
He is swift upon the face of the waters; their portion will be cursed in the earth: he will not see the way of the vineyards.

Commentary for Job 24:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 24:18
Summary
Divine curse follows wicked through life
Event
Wicked cursed and destroyed
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment