Job 21:32

Modern

He is carried to the grave, and watch is kept over his tomb.

Traditional

Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.

Literal

When he is brought along to the graves, then one keeps watch over his tomb.

Latin

Ipse ad sepulchra ducetur, et in congerie mortuorum vigilabit.

Hebrew

English

He is carried to the grave, and watch is kept over his tomb.

Theme notes and profiles

Luke 16:22
One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.
Psalm 49:14
Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.
Ezekiel 32:21–32
Mighty chiefs will speak from the midst of Sheol about Egypt and her allies: ‘They have come down and lie with the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword.’