Job 21:24

What does Job 21:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 21:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

His buckets are full of milk, and there is no loss of strength in his bones.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

His breasts have been full of milk, And marrow his bones doth moisten.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

His bowels are full of fat, and his bones are moistened with marrow.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

His sides are full of fat, and the marrow of his bones is moistened;

Context

v.23One dieth in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and quiet:

v.24This passage

v.25And another dieth in bitterness of soul, And never tasteth of good.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 17:10

    They are inclosed in their own fat: With their mouth they speak proudly.

  • Proverbs 3:8

    It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones.

  • Job 15:27

    Because he hath covered his face with his fatness, And gathered fat upon his loins;

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