Job 15:20 bbe — The evil man is in pain all his days, and the number of the years stored up for the cruel is small.

Bible in Basic English

"The evil man is in pain all his days, and the number of the years stored up for the cruel is small."

— Job 15:20, Bible in Basic English

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Job 15 — Context

Take note and give ear to my words; and I will say what I have seen:

(The things which wise men have got from their fathers, and have not kept secret from us;

For only to them was the land given, and no strange people were among them:)

The evil man is in pain all his days, and the number of the years stored up for the cruel is small.

A sound of fear is in his ears; in time of peace destruction will come on him:

He has no hope of coming safe out of the dark, and his fate will be the sword;

He is wandering about in search of bread, saying, Where is it? and he is certain that the day of trouble is ready for him:

Job 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 15:20 say?

Job 15:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The evil man is in pain all his days, and the number of the years stored up for the cruel is small.”

Where is Job 15:20 in the Bible?

Job 15:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 15, verse 20.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 15:20.

What translation should I read Job 15:20 in?

Job 15:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 15:20?

Job 15:20 reads (BBE): “The evil man is in pain all his days, and the number of the years stored up for the cruel is small.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Job 15:20 bbe — The evil man is in pain all his days, and the number of the years stored up for the cruel is small.

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