Job 21:23-34 ▼

23 One dies in his full strength, Being wholly carefree and at ease;

24 His sides are filled out with fat, And the marrow of his bones is moist,

25 But another dies with a bitter soul, Never even eats anything good.

26 Together they lie down in the dust, And worms cover them.

27 “Behold, I know your thoughts, And the plans by which you do violence against me.

28 For you say, ‘Where is the house of the nobleman, And where is the tent, the dwelling places of the wicked?’

29 Have you not asked those who pass by along the way, And do you not recognize their witness?

30 That the wicked is reserved for the day of disaster; They will be led forth at the day of fury.

31 Who will declare to his face about his actions, And who will repay him for what he has done?

32 While he is led forth to the grave, Men will keep watch over his tomb.

33 The clods of the valley will gently cover him; Moreover, all men will draw up after him, While countless ones go before him.

34 How then will you vainly comfort me, Indeed when your answers remain full of falsehood?”