Job 21:21-23,31-34
Job 21:17-26 The Message (MSG)
“Still, how often does it happen that the wicked fail, or disaster strikes, or they get their just deserts? How often are they blown away by bad luck? Not very often. You might say, ‘God is saving up the punishment for their children.’ I say, ‘Give it to them right now so they’ll know what they’ve done!’ They deserve to experience the effects of their evil, feel the full force of God’s wrath firsthand. What do they care what happens to their families after they’re safely tucked away in the grave? “But who are we to tell God how to run his affairs? He’s dealing with matters that are way over our heads. Some people die in the prime of life, with everything going for them— fat and sassy. Others die bitter and bereft, never getting a taste of happiness. They’re laid out side by side in the cemetery, where the worms can’t tell one from the other.
Job 21:27-33-34 The Message (MSG)
“I’m not deceived. I know what you’re up to, the plans you’re cooking up to bring me down. Naively you claim that the castles of tyrants fall to pieces, that the achievements of the wicked collapse. Have you ever asked world travelers how they see it? Have you not listened to their stories Of evil men and women who got off scot-free, who never had to pay for their wickedness? Did anyone ever confront them with their crimes? Did they ever have to face the music? Not likely—they’re given fancy funerals with all the trimmings, Gently lowered into expensive graves, with everyone telling lies about how wonderful they were. “So how do you expect me to get any comfort from your nonsense? Your so-called comfort is a tissue of lies.”
Job 21:21-23 King James Version (KJV)
For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, When the number of his months is cut off in the midst? Shall any teach God knowledge? Seeing he judgeth those that are high. One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet.
Job 21:31-34 King James Version (KJV)
Who shall declare his way to his face? And who shall repay him what he hath done? Yet shall he be brought to the grave, And shall remain in the tomb. The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, And every man shall draw after him, As there are innumerable before him. How then comfort ye me in vain, Seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood?
Job 21:21-23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For what does he care for his household after him, When the number of his months is cut off? Can anyone teach God knowledge, In that He judges those on high? One dies in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and satisfied
Job 21:31-34 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Who will confront him with his actions, And who will repay him for what he has done? While he is carried to the grave, Men will keep watch over his tomb. The clods of the valley will gently cover him; Moreover, all men will follow after him, While countless ones go before him. How then will you vainly comfort me, For your answers remain full of falsehood?”
Job 21:21-23 New Century Version (NCV)
They do not care about the families they leave behind when their lives have come to an end. “No one can teach knowledge to God; he is the one who judges even the most important people. One person dies while he still has all his strength, feeling completely safe and comfortable.
Job 21:31-34 New Century Version (NCV)
Who will accuse them to their faces? Who will pay them back for the evil they have done? They are carried to their graves, and someone keeps watch over their tombs. The dirt in the valley seems sweet to them. Everybody follows after them, and many people go before them. “So how can you comfort me with this nonsense? Your answers are only lies!”
Job 21:21-23 American Standard Version (ASV)
For what careth he for his house after him, When the number of his months is cut off? Shall any teach God knowledge, Seeing he judgeth those that are high? One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet
Job 21:31-34 American Standard Version (ASV)
Who shall declare his way to his face? And who shall repay him what he hath done? Yet shall he be borne to the grave, And men shall keep watch over the tomb. The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, And all men shall draw after him, As there were innumerable before him. How then comfort ye me in vain, Seeing in your answers there remaineth only falsehood?
Job 21:21-23 New International Version (NIV)
For what do they care about the families they leave behind when their allotted months come to an end? “Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since he judges even the highest? One person dies in full vigor, completely secure and at ease
Job 21:31-34 New International Version (NIV)
Who denounces their conduct to their face? Who repays them for what they have done? They are carried to the grave, and watch is kept over their tombs. The soil in the valley is sweet to them; everyone follows after them, and a countless throng goes before them. “So how can you console me with your nonsense? Nothing is left of your answers but falsehood!”
Job 21:21-23 New King James Version (NKJV)
For what does he care about his household after him, When the number of his months is cut in half? “Can anyone teach God knowledge, Since He judges those on high? One dies in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and secure
Job 21:31-34 New King James Version (NKJV)
Who condemns his way to his face? And who repays him for what he has done? Yet he shall be brought to the grave, And a vigil kept over the tomb. The clods of the valley shall be sweet to him; Everyone shall follow him, As countless have gone before him. How then can you comfort me with empty words, Since falsehood remains in your answers?”
Job 21:21-23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“For what pleasure does he have in his house and family after he is dead, When the number of his months [of life] is cut off? “Can anyone teach God knowledge, Seeing that He judges those on high? [Rom 11:34; 1 Cor 2:16] “One dies in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet and satisfied
Job 21:31-34 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“But who will confront him with his actions and rebuke him face to face, And who will repay him for what he has done? “When he is carried to his grave, A guard will keep watch over his tomb. “The [dirt] clods of the valley are sweet to him [and gently cover him], Moreover, all men will follow after him [to a grave], While countless ones go before him. “How then can you vainly comfort me with empty words, Since your answers remain untrue?”
Job 21:21-23 New Living Translation (NLT)
For they will not care what happens to their family after they are dead. “But who can teach a lesson to God, since he judges even the most powerful? One person dies in prosperity, completely comfortable and secure
Job 21:31-34 New Living Translation (NLT)
No one criticizes them openly or pays them back for what they have done. When they are carried to the grave, an honor guard keeps watch at their tomb. A great funeral procession goes to the cemetery. Many pay their respects as the body is laid to rest, and the earth gives sweet repose. “How can your empty clichés comfort me? All your explanations are lies!”
Job 21:21-23 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
For what do they care for their houses after them, when the number of their months is cut off? Will any teach God knowledge, seeing that he judges those who are on high? One dies in his full vigor, being wholly at ease and secure
Job 21:31-34 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Who declares his way to his face, and who repays him for what he has done? When he is carried to the grave, watch is kept over his tomb. The clods of the valley are sweet to him; all mankind follows after him, and those who go before him are innumerable. How then will you comfort me with empty nothings? There is nothing left of your answers but falsehood.”