Job 15:21

Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God

20A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless. 21Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him. 22He despairs of his return from darkness; he is marked for the sword.

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Berean Standard Bible
Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.
American Standard Version (1901)
A sound of terrors is in his ears; In prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
Bible in Basic English
A sound of fear is in his ears; in time of peace destruction will come on him:
Free Bible Version
Terrifying sounds fill their ears; even when they think they're safe, the destroyer will attack them.
King James (Authorized) Version
A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
Translation for Translators
They constantly hear sounds that terrify them; while they are prospering, bandits attack them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
A sound of terrors is in his ears; while he is in prosperity, the destroyer will come upon him.
Noah Webster Bible
A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
World English Bible
A sound of terrors is in his ears. In prosperity the destroyer will come on him.
Young's Literal Translation
A fearful voice [is] in his ears, In peace doth a destroyer come to him.