Job 27:19

Translations

Modern

He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone.

Traditional

The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.

Literal

He lies down rich, but he shall not gather again; he opens his eyes, and he is not.

Latin

Dives, cum dormierit, nihil secum auferet: aperiet oculos suos, et nihil inveniet.

Original

Hebrew

English

He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone.

Notes

Job 27:9–23

Some interpreters think this is a new speech by Zophar. Without it, Zophar has no speech in this cycle.

Events

Job's Trial

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Glossary

Book of Job

Topics

Death of the Wicked Oppression: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Death of the Wicked: Frequently Marked by Terror The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Wicked (People): Punishment of Wicked (People): Temporal Punishment of

Job 27:19

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