Holy Scripture
Job 21:8
A church father on this verse
“Since you believe to be wise and to know the reason why I suffer these afflictions, now answer my question. Why does it happen that very often many impious persons reach an old age in their wealth?… Their fields produce large crops, and they are delighted by their children and enjoy a constant abundance. They fear no…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8Their seed is according to their desire, And their children are in their sight.
Modern
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In context
6For even when I remember, I am alarmed, And pains seize my flesh.
7Wherefore do the ungodly live, And grow old even in wealth?
— Job 21:8 —
9Their houses are prosperous, neither have they anywhere cause for fear, Neither is there a scourge from the Lord upon them.
10Their cow does not cast her calf, And their beast with young is safe, and does not miscarry.