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 · 2000One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:
KJV
King James Version · 1611One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949One comes to his end in complete well-being, full of peace and quiet:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862This <FI>one<Fi> dieth in his perfect strength, Wholly at ease and quiet.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752One man dieth strong, and hale, rich and happy.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet;
Context
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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