Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stand aloof from the plans of the wicked. New Living Translation (They think their prosperity is of their own doing, but I will have nothing to do with that kind of thinking.) English Standard Version Behold, is not their prosperity in their hand? The counsel of the wicked is far from me. Berean Standard Bible Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. King James Bible Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me. New King James Version Indeed their prosperity is not in their hand; The counsel of the wicked is far from me. New American Standard Bible “Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand; The advice of the wicked is far from me. NASB 1995 “Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand; The counsel of the wicked is far from me. NASB 1977 “Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand; The counsel of the wicked is far from me. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand; The counsel of the wicked is far from me. Amplified Bible “But notice, the prosperity of the wicked is not in their hand (in their power); The counsel of the wicked [and the mystery of God’s dealings with the ungodly] is far from my comprehension. Christian Standard Bible But their prosperity is not of their own doing. The counsel of the wicked is far from me! Holman Christian Standard Bible But their prosperity is not of their own doing. The counsel of the wicked is far from me! American Standard Version Lo, their prosperity is not in their hand: The counsel of the wicked is far from me. Contemporary English Version We succeeded all on our own." And so, I keep away from them and their evil schemes. English Revised Version Lo, their prosperity is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Anyhow, isn't their happiness in their own power? (The plan of the wicked is foreign to my way of thinking.) Good News Translation They claim they succeed by their own strength, but their way of thinking I can't accept. International Standard Version Behold! Their prosperity isn't in their control! The counsel of the wicked will remain far from me." Majority Standard Bible Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. NET Bible But their prosperity is not their own doing. The counsel of the wicked is far from me! New Heart English Bible Look, their prosperity is not in their hand. The counsel of the wicked is far from me. Webster's Bible Translation Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me. World English Bible Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand. The counsel of the wicked is far from me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, their good [is] not in their hand "" (The counsel of the wicked "" Has been far from me). Young's Literal Translation Lo, not in their hand is their good, (The counsel of the wicked Hath been far from me.) Smith's Literal Translation Behold, their good not in the hand: the counsel of the unjust was far from me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYet because their good things are not in their hand, may the counsel of the wicked be far from me. Catholic Public Domain Version It is true that their good things are not in their power. May the counsel of the impious be far from me! New American Bible Their happiness is not in their own hands. The designs of the wicked are far from me! New Revised Standard Version Is not their prosperity indeed their own achievement? The plans of the wicked are repugnant to me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLo, they have no power over their prosperity; the counsel of the ungodly is far from me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, their benefit was not by their hands, and the thinking of the wicked is far from me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Lo, their prosperity is not in their hand; The counsel of the wicked is far from me. Brenton Septuagint Translation For their good things were in their hands, but he regards not the works of the ungodly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: God will Punish the Wicked…15Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ 16Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. 17How often is the lamp of the wicked put out? Does disaster come upon them? Does God, in His anger, apportion destruction?… Cross References Psalm 73:12 Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth. Proverbs 1:32 For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. Jeremiah 12:1-2 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. Psalm 49:6-7 They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. / No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. Ecclesiastes 8:14 There is a futility that is done on the earth: There are righteous men who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, and there are wicked men who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. I say that this too is futile. Psalm 10:3 For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. Psalm 17:14 from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children. Psalm 92:7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. Proverbs 3:33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous. Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Luke 12:16-21 Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ... James 5:1-6 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. ... 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Treasury of Scripture See, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me. Lo Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 12:9,10 Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this? … Psalm 49:6,7 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; … the counsel Job 22:18 Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me. Genesis 49:6 O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall. Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Jump to Previous Aloof Counsel Evil-Doers Far Good Hand Hands Power Prosperity Purpose Stand Well-Being WickedJump to Next Aloof Counsel Evil-Doers Far Good Hand Hands Power Prosperity Purpose Stand Well-Being WickedJob 21 1. Job shows that even in the judgment of man he has reason to be grieved7. Sometimes the wicked prosper, though they despise God 16. Sometimes their destruction is manifest 21. The happy and unhappy are alike in death 27. The judgment of the wicked is in another world Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands This phrase reflects the belief that true prosperity is ultimately governed by God, not by human effort or control. In the context of Job, it challenges the assumption that wealth and success are direct indicators of righteousness. This idea is echoed in Proverbs 16:9, which states that while humans plan their course, the Lord establishes their steps. Theologically, this underscores the sovereignty of God over human affairs, a recurring theme throughout the Bible. Historically, the ancient Near Eastern cultures often attributed prosperity to divine favor, yet Job's assertion here questions the simplistic equation of wealth with divine approval. so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. In this chapter, Job is responding to his friends' arguments about the prosperity of the wicked. 2. The Wicked Refers to those who live in opposition to God's ways, often prospering in worldly terms despite their unrighteousness. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who argue that suffering is a result of personal sin and that prosperity is a sign of righteousness. 4. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 5. God The ultimate judge and sovereign ruler, whose wisdom and justice are central themes in the Book of Job. Teaching Points The Illusion of Self-SufficiencyThe prosperity of the wicked is not truly in their control; it is temporary and ultimately subject to God's sovereignty. Avoiding the Counsel of the Wicked Believers are called to distance themselves from ungodly advice and practices, recognizing that true wisdom comes from God. Trusting in God's Justice Even when the wicked seem to prosper, trust that God's justice will prevail in His perfect timing. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Prosperity Earthly wealth and success are fleeting; eternal values and righteousness should be our focus. The Importance of Perspective Maintaining a godly perspective helps us navigate the apparent injustices of life, keeping our faith anchored in God's promises.(16) Lo, their good (i.e., their prosperity) is not in their own hand.--And that constitutes the mystery of it, for it is God who gives it to them; or the words may be a hypothetical answer to his statement, thus, "Lo, thou repliest, their prosperity is not," &c.; and then the words, "the counsel of the wicked is far from me," are Job's indignant repudiation of all knowledge of their reasoning.Verse 16. - Lo, their good is not in their hand; i.e. their prosperity is not in their own power, not the result of their own efforts. God's providence is, at least, one element in it, since he exalts men and abases them, he casteth down and lifteth up. Hence it would seem to follow that they are his favourites. Shall Job therefore cast in his lot with them? No, he says, a thousand times, No! The counsel of the wicked is far from me; or better, be the counsel of the wicked far from me! I will have nothing to do with it. I will cling to God. I will maintain my integrity. Satan had charged Job with serving God for the sake of temporal reward. Job had disproved the charge by still clinging to God, notwithstanding all his afflictions. Now he goes further, and declines to throw in his lot with the wicked, even although it should appear that the balance of prosperity is with them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yetהֵ֤ן (hên) Interjection Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! their prosperity [is] טוּבָ֑ם (ṭū·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2898: Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no in their own hands, בְיָדָ֣ם (ḇə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand so I stay far רָ֣חֲקָה (rā·ḥă·qāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7368: To be or become far or distant from the counsel עֲצַ֥ת (‘ă·ṣaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence of the wicked. רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person Links Job 21:16 NIVJob 21:16 NLT Job 21:16 ESV Job 21:16 NASB Job 21:16 KJV Job 21:16 BibleApps.com Job 21:16 Biblia Paralela Job 21:16 Chinese Bible Job 21:16 French Bible Job 21:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 21:16 Behold their prosperity is not in their (Jb) |
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