Job 21:7

Wherefore doe the wicked liue, become old, yea, are mightie in power?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Why do the wicked {still} live, Continue on, also become very powerful?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wherefore do the wicked live, Become old, yea, wax mighty in power?
- American Standard Version (1901)

Why is life given to the evil-doers? why do they become old and strong in power?
- Basic English Bible

Wherefore do the wicked live, grow old, yea, become mighty in power?
- Darby Bible

Why do the wicked live, become old, and, are mighty in power?
- Webster's Bible

Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power?
- World English Bible

Wherefore do the wicked live? They have become old, Yea, they have been mighty in wealth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, wax mighty in power?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 21:7

21:5 Mark - Consider what I am about to say concerning the prosperity of the worst of men, and the pressures of some good men, and it is able to fill you with astonishment. Lay, &c. - Be silent.

21:6 Remember - The very remembrance of what is past, fills me with dread and horror.