Job 21:18

They are as stubble before the winde, and as chaffe that the storme carieth away.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Are they as straw before the wind, And like chaff which the storm carries away?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

That they are as stubble before the wind, And as chaff that the storm carrieth away?
- American Standard Version (1901)

How frequently are they as dry stems before the wind, or as grass taken away by the storm-wind?
- Basic English Bible

Do they become as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away?
- Darby Bible

They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
- Webster's Bible

How often is it that they are as stubble before the wind, as chaff that the storm carries away?
- World English Bible

They are as straw before wind, And as chaff a hurricane hath stolen away,
- Youngs Literal Bible

That they are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm stealeth away?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 21:18

21:16 Lo - But wicked men have no reason to reject God, because of their prosperity, for their wealth, is not in their hand; neither obtained, nor kept by their own might, but only by God's power and favour. Therefore I am far from approving their opinion, or following their course.

21:17 Often - I grant that this happens often though not constantly, as you affirm. Lamp - Their glory and outward happiness.

21:19 Layeth up - In his treasures, #Rom 2:5|. Iniquity - The punishment of his iniquity; he will punish him both in his person and in his posterity.

21:20 See - He shall be destroyed; as to see death, is to die.