Devine Scripture

Job 20:5

Job chapter 20 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?

Context

v.4Knowest thou notthis of old time, Since man was placed upon earth,

v.5This passage

v.6Though his height mount up to the heavens, And his head reach unto the clouds;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 5:3

    I have seen the foolish taking root: But suddenly I cursed his habitation.

  • Psalms 73:18

    Surely thou settest them in slippery places: Thou castest them down to destruction.

  • Exodus 15:9

    The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.

  • Job 8:19

    Behold, this is the joy of his way; And out of the earth shall others spring.

  • Job 27:13

    This is the portion of a wicked man with God, And the heritage of oppressors, which they receive from the Almighty:

  • James 4:16

    But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.