Job 20:5

In 11 translations

BSB

the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?

KJV

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?short: Heb. from near

WEB

that the triumphing of the wicked is short, the joy of the godless but for a moment?

ASV

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?

LSV

That the singing of the wicked [is] short, || And the joy of the profane for a moment,

YLT

That the singing of the wicked [is] short, And the joy of the profane for a moment,

DBY

The exultation of the wicked is short, and the joy of the ungodly man but for a moment?

DRC

That the praise of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment.

GNV

That the reioycing of the wicked is short, and that the ioy of hypocrites is but a moment?

JPS

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless but for a moment?

LXXE

But the mirth of the ungodly is a signal downfall, and the joy of transgressors is destruction:

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WLC

כִּ֤י רִנְנַ֣ת רְ֭שָׁעִים מִקָּר֑וֹב וְשִׂמְחַ֖ת חָנֵ֣ף עֲדֵי־רָֽגַע׃

LXX-Br

Εὐφροσύνη δὲ ἀσεβῶν πτῶμα ἐξαίσιον, χαρμονὴ δὲ παρανόμων ἀπώλεια·

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• Psalms 37:35–36I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.
• Job 18:5–6Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow. The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out.
• Job 5:3I have seen a fool taking root, but suddenly his house was cursed.
• Psalms 73:18–20Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.
• Acts 12:22–23And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
• Job 8:12–13While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass. Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish.
• Matthew 13:20–21The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly…
• Job 27:8For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?
• Job 15:29–34He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure. His possessions will not overspread the land. He will not escape from the darkness; the flame will wither his shoots, and the breath of God’s mouth will carry him…
• Matthew 7:21Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
• Exodus 15:9–10The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’ But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them.…
• Job 27:13–23This is the wicked man’s portion from God— the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty. Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food. His survivors…
• Judges 16:21–30Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, where he was bound with bronze shackles and forced to grind grain in the prison. However, the hair of his head began to grow back…
• James 4:16As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.
• Job 8:19Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust.
• Esther 5:11–12Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants. “What is more,” Haman added, “Queen Esther invited no one but me…

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