Job 24:16-25 ▼

16 In the dark they dig into houses; They shut themselves up by day; They do not know the light.

17 For the morning is the same to him as the shadow of death, For he recognizes the terrors of the shadow of death.

18 “They are insignificant on the surface of the water; Their portion is cursed on the earth. They do not turn toward the vineyards.

19 Drought and heat seize the snow waters, So does Sheol those who have sinned.

20 A mother will forget him; The worm feasts sweetly till he is no longer remembered. And unrighteousness will be broken like a tree.

21 He feeds on the barren woman who does not give birth And does no good for the widow.

22 But He drags off the mighty by His power; He rises, but no one believes in his life.

23 He provides them with security, and they are supported; And His eyes are on their ways.

24 They are exalted a little while, then they are gone; Moreover, they are brought low and like everything gathered up; Even like the heads of grain they are cut off.

25 Now if it is not so, who can prove me a liar, And make my speech worthless?”