Job 21:23

What does Job 21:23 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 21:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

One comes to his end in complete well-being, full of peace and quiet:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

This <FI>one<Fi> dieth in his perfect strength, Wholly at ease and quiet.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

One man dieth strong, and hale, rich and happy.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet;

Context

v.22Shall any teach God knowledge, Seeing he judgeth those that are high?

v.23This passage

v.24His pails are full of milk, And the marrow of his bones is moistened.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 73:4

    For there are no pangs in their death; But their strength is firm.

  • Luke 12:19

    And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.

  • Psalms 49:17

    For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.

  • Job 20:22

    In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: The hand of every one that is in misery shall come upon him.

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