Job 20:21 web — There was nothing left that he didn't devour, therefore his prosperity shall not endure.

World English Bible

"There was nothing left that he didn't devour, therefore his prosperity shall not endure."

— Job 20:21, World English Bible

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Job 20 — Context

18

That for which he labored he shall restore, and shall not swallow it down. According to the substance that he has gotten, he shall not rejoice.

19

For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor. He has violently taken away a house, and he shall not build it up.

20

"Because he knew no quietness within him, he shall not save anything of that in which he delights.

21

There was nothing left that he didn't devour, therefore his prosperity shall not endure.

22

In the fullness of his sufficiency, distress shall overtake him. The hand of everyone who is in misery shall come on him.

23

When he is about to fill his belly, God will cast the fierceness of his wrath on him. It will rain on him while he is eating.

24

He shall flee from the iron weapon. The bronze arrow shall strike him through.

Job 20:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 20:21 say?
Job 20:21 in the World English Bible reads: “There was nothing left that he didn't devour, therefore his prosperity shall not endure.”
Where is Job 20:21 in the Bible?
Job 20:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 20, verse 21.
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 20:21.
What translation should I read Job 20:21 in?
Job 20:21 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 20:21?
Job 20:21 reads (WEB): “There was nothing left that he didn't devour, therefore his prosperity shall not endure.” 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.
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