“"For he has broken down the houses of many poor men, and he has plundered a dwelling, though he did not build it. His possessions provide no security." He has broken down, that is, has shattered mercilessly [their houses], has carried off all their properties and has not given them back. In fact, he has not mended thi…”
Olympiodorus of Alexandria, 6th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 20:19-21
Original
21There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
19Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;
20Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
— Job 20:21 —
22In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.
23When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.