Job 20:20

Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked

19For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build. 20Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure. 21Nothing is left for him to consume; thus his prosperity will not endure.

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Berean Standard Bible
Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure.
American Standard Version (1901)
Because he knew no quietness within him, He shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth.
Bible in Basic English
There is no peace for him in his wealth, and no salvation for him in those things in which he took delight.
Free Bible Version
Because their greed was never satisfied, nothing they liked is left that they didn't consume.
King James (Authorized) Version
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
Translation for Translators
“They were always greedy and never satisfied. They just keep dreaming about owning more and more things.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Because he has known no satisfaction himself, he will not be able to save anything in which he takes pleasure.
Noah Webster Bible
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
World English Bible
“Because he knew no quietness within him, he will not save anything of that in which he delights.
Young's Literal Translation
For he hath not known ease in his belly. With his desirable thing he delivereth not himself.