Job 20:18

Translations

Modern

He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.

Traditional

That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.

Literal

He will return his gain and not consume it; he will not rejoice from the wealth of his exchange.

Latin

Luet quæ fecit omnia, nec tamen consumetur: juxta multitudinem adinventionum suarum, sic et sustinebit.

Original

Hebrew

English

He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.

Events

Job's Trial

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Glossary

Book of Job Futility

Topics

Creditor: Oppressions of Debtor: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Restitution: To be Made for Dishonesty The Afflictions of the Wicked are Multiplied Wicked (People): Punishment of Wicked (People): Temporal Punishment of Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning

Job 20:18

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