Translations
Modern
He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand.
Traditional
He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
Literal
He is is wandering for bread for vultures, knowing that a day of darkness is ready at his hand.
Latin
Cum se moverit ad quærendum panem, novit quod paratus sit in manu ejus tenebrarum dies.
Original
Hebrew
English
He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand.
Notes
Like evil people, Job may have experienced hunger. Or, following the ancient Greek Old Testament (Septuagint), the Berean Standard Bible says Job "wanders about as food for vultures.” This would be similar to being “marked for the sword” (15:22).
Events
Glossary
Topics
Wicked (People): Described Wicked (People): Prosperity of Wicked (People): Punishment of Wicked (People): Temporal Punishment of