Job 21:25

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity.

American Standard Version (1901)

And another dieth in bitterness of soul, And never tasteth of good.

Bible in Basic English

And another comes to his end with a bitter soul, without ever tasting good.

Free Bible Version

Another dies after a miserable life without every experiencing happiness.

King James (Authorized) Version

And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure.

Translation for Translators

Other people die being very miserable; they have never experienced good things happening to them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Another man dies in bitterness of soul, one who has never experienced anything good.

Noah Webster Bible

And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure.

World English Bible

Another dies in bitterness of soul, and never tastes of good.

Young's Literal Translation

And this [one] dieth with a bitter soul, And have not eaten with gladness.

Context

Job: God Will Punish the Wicked

²⁴His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow. ²⁵Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity. ²⁶But together they lie down in the dust, and worms cover them both.

Summary

In this verse, Job reflects on the common experience of the wicked in the world, acknowledging that they often face suffering and calamity despite their prosperity. Job observes that the wicked may live in luxury and ease, but ultimately they are overtaken by the swift hand of God's judgment. This verse serves as a reminder that outward appearances of success and happiness do not guarantee true peace or security, as God's justice will ultimately prevail over all.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

They shall lie down alike in the dust,.... Such as have lived and died in great outward prosperity, or in more unhappy circumstances; these are levelled by death, and brought into the same state and condition; are laid on dusty beds, where there is no difference between them, their rest together is in the dust; here they dwell, and here they lie and sleep until they are awaked in the morning of the resurrection: and the worms shall cover them; these are the companions alike unto them, and sweetly feed on the one as on the other; the earth is their bed, and worms are their covering; even such who used to lie on beds of down, and were covered with coverings of silk, have now the same bed and covering as those who used to lie on beds of straw, and scarce any thing to cover them; worms are spread under them, and are spread upon them; they are both their bed and their covering, Isa 14:11.