Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Such is the fate God allots the wicked, the heritage appointed for them by God.” New Living Translation This is the reward that God gives the wicked. It is the inheritance decreed by God.” English Standard Version This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the heritage decreed for him by God.” Berean Standard Bible This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the inheritance God has appointed him.” King James Bible This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God. New King James Version This is the portion from God for a wicked man, The heritage appointed to him by God.” New American Standard Bible “This is a wicked person’s portion from God, The inheritance decreed to him by God.” NASB 1995 “This is the wicked man’s portion from God, Even the heritage decreed to him by God.” NASB 1977 “This is the wicked man’s portion from God, Even the heritage decreed to him by God.” Legacy Standard Bible This is the wicked man’s portion from God, Even the inheritance decreed to him by God.” Amplified Bible “This is the wicked man’s portion from God, And the heritage decreed and appointed to him by God.” Christian Standard Bible This is the wicked person’s lot from God, the inheritance God ordained for him. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is the wicked man’s lot from God, the inheritance God ordained for him. American Standard Version This is the portion of a wicked man from God, And the heritage appointed unto him by God. Contemporary English Version This is what God has decided for those who are evil. English Revised Version This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is the reward God gives to the wicked person, the inheritance God has appointed for him." Good News Translation This is the fate of wicked people, the fate that God assigns to them. International Standard Version This is what the wicked person inherits from God; it is the inheritance that God appoints for him." Majority Standard Bible This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the inheritance God has appointed him.” NET Bible Such is the lot God allots the wicked, and the heritage of his appointment from God." New Heart English Bible This is the portion of a wicked man from God, the heritage appointed to him by God." Webster's Bible Translation This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed to him by God. World English Bible This is the portion of a wicked man from God, the heritage appointed to him by God.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThis [is] the portion of a wicked man from God. And an inheritance appointed him by God.” Young's Literal Translation This is the portion of a wicked man from God. And an inheritance appointed him by God. Smith's Literal Translation This the portion of an unjust man and the lot of his command from God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the inheritance of his doings from the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the inheritance of his words from the Lord. New American Bible This is the portion of the wicked, the heritage appointed him by God. New Revised Standard Version This is the portion of the wicked from God, the heritage decreed for them by God.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed to him from the Highest. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This is the portion of a wicked son of man from before God, and the inheritance that will fill him from The Highest” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This is the portion of a wicked man from God, And the heritage appointed unto him by God. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is the portion of an ungodly man from the Lord, and the possession of his goods appointed him by the all-seeing God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked…28The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath. 29This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the inheritance God has appointed him.” Cross References Proverbs 11:21 Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape. Psalm 37:38 But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. Proverbs 10:29 The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Proverbs 22:8 He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. Psalm 73:18-19 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Isaiah 57:21 “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Proverbs 24:20 For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. Psalm 1:4-6 Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. / Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. / For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. Matthew 13:41-42 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Revelation 21:8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” Treasury of Scripture This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed to him by God. the portion Job 18:21 Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God. Job 27:13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. Job 31:2,3 For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? … appointed unto him by God. Lamentations 3:38 Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good? Jump to Previous Allots Appointed Decreed Evil Fate Heritage Inheritance Portion Reward WickedJump to Next Allots Appointed Decreed Evil Fate Heritage Inheritance Portion Reward WickedJob 20 1. Zophar shows the state and portion of the wickedThis is the wicked man’s portion The phrase "wicked man’s portion" refers to the consequences or fate that befalls those who live in opposition to God's ways. In Hebrew, the word for "portion" is "חֵלֶק" (cheleq), which can mean a share or allotment. This suggests that the wicked receive a specific outcome as a result of their actions. Theologically, this reflects the principle of divine justice, where God ensures that each person receives what is due to them based on their moral and spiritual choices. The "portion" is not arbitrary but is a direct result of one's life choices, emphasizing the moral order established by God. from God the heritage appointed to him by God
Hebrew Thisזֶ֤ה ׀ (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that is the wicked רָ֭שָׁע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person man’s אָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being portion חֵֽלֶק־ (ḥê·leq-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory from God, מֵאֱלֹהִ֑ים (mê·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative the inheritance וְנַחֲלַ֖ת (wə·na·ḥă·laṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion God מֵאֵֽל׃ (mê·’êl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty has appointed him.” אִמְר֣וֹ (’im·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 561: Something said Links Job 20:29 NIVJob 20:29 NLT Job 20:29 ESV Job 20:29 NASB Job 20:29 KJV Job 20:29 BibleApps.com Job 20:29 Biblia Paralela Job 20:29 Chinese Bible Job 20:29 French Bible Job 20:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 20:29 This is the portion of a wicked (Jb) |