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How oft is the candle of the wicked put out? and how oft commeth their destruction vpon them? God distributeth sorrowes in his anger.
- 1611 King James Bible
Job 21:17 side note reference: Or, lampe.
Other Translations of Job 21:17
How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and [how oft] cometh their destruction upon them! [God] distributeth sorrows in his anger.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
How oft is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out? That their calamity cometh upon them? That `God' distributeth sorrows in his anger?
- American Standard Version (1901)
How frequently is the light of the evil-doers put out, or does trouble come on them? how frequently does his wrath take them with cords?
- Basic English Bible
How frequently is the light of the evil-doers put out, or does trouble come on them? how frequently does his wrath take them with cords?
- Darby Bible
How oft is the candle of the wicked put out? and how oft cometh their destruction upon them? God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
- Webster's Bible
How often is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out, that their calamity comes on them, that God distributes sorrows in his anger?
- World English Bible
How oft is the lamp of the wicked extinguished, And come on them doth their calamity? Pangs He apportioneth in His anger.
- Youngs Literal Bible
How oft is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out? that their calamity cometh upon them? that He distributeth pains in His anger?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Job 21:17
21:17 Often - I grant that this happens often though not constantly, as you affirm. Lamp - Their glory and outward happiness.
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