Job 15:21
“A dreadfull sound is in his eares; in prosperitie the destroyer shall come vpon him.”
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Job 15:21 Context
19Unto whom alone the earth was giuen, and no stranger passed among them. 20The wicked man trauaileth with paine all his dayes, and the number of yeeres is hidden to the oppressour. 21A dreadfull sound is in his eares; in prosperitie the destroyer shall come vpon him. 22He beleeueth not that he shall returne out of darkenesse, and he is waited for, of the sword. 23He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day of darkenes is ready at his hand.
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Other Translations for Job 15:21
A dreadful sound [is] in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
- King James Version
"Sounds of terror are in his ears; While at peace the destroyer comes upon him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A sound of terrors is in his ears; In prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A sound of fear is in his ears; in time of peace destruction will come on him:
- Basic English Bible
The sound of terrors is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer cometh upon him.
- Darby Bible
A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
- Webster's Bible
A sound of terrors is in his ears. In prosperity the destroyer shall come on him.
- World English Bible
A fearful voice [is] in his ears, In peace doth a destroyer come to him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A sound of terrors is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Job 15:21
15:21 A sound - Even when he feels no evil, he is tormented with perpetual fears. Come upon him - Suddenly and unexpectedly.