Holy Scripture

Job 21:21

A church father on this verse
“Since he spoke before him [Zophar] and said "from the time man was set upon the earth," things go on in this manner. Job addresses his reproaches to him, because he ignores what is clear and evident. He says to him, you asserted that things are not as I said, but quite the opposite. Therefore, no one must know the sec…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 21:19-22A

Source: Septuagint

Original

21For his desire is in his house with him, And the number of his months has been suddenly cut off.

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19Let his substance fail to supply his children: God shall recompense him, and he shall know it.

20Let his eyes see his own destruction, And let him not be saved by the Lord.

— Job 21:21 —

22Is it not the Lord who teaches understanding and knowledge? And does not he judge murders?

23One shall die in his perfect strength, And wholly at ease and prosperous;

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