Job 27:18

He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 27:18

BSB
The house he built is like a moth's cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman.
AKJV
He builds his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper makes.
CPDV
He has built his house like a moth, and he has made a makeshift shelter like a sentry.
ERV
He buildeth his house as the moth, and as a booth which the keeper maketh.
NHEB
He builds his house as the moth, as a booth which the watchman makes.
SMT
He built his house as the moth, and as a booth he watching made.

Commentary for Job 27:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 27:18
Summary
Wicked's works prove fragile and temporary
Event
Wicked builds temporary structures
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom