Job 21:28 net — For you say,‘Where now is the nobleman’s house, and where are the tents in which the wicked lived?’

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"For you say,‘Where now is the nobleman’s house, and where are the tents in which the wicked lived?’"

— Job 21:28, NET Bible

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Job 21 — Context

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And another man dies in bitterness of soul, never having tasted anything good.

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Together they lie down in the dust, and worms cover over them both.

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Futile Words, Deceptive Answers“Yes, I know what you are thinking, the schemes by which you would wrong me.

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For you say,‘Where now is the nobleman’s house, and where are the tents in which the wicked lived?’

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Have you never questioned those who travel the roads? Do you not recognize their accounts–

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that the evil man is spared from the day of his misfortune, that he is delivered from the day of God’s wrath?

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No one denounces his conduct to his face; no one repays him for what he has done.

Job 21:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 21:28 say?
Job 21:28 in the NET Bible reads: “For you say,‘Where now is the nobleman’s house, and where are the tents in which the wicked lived?’”
Where is Job 21:28 in the Bible?
Job 21:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 21, verse 28.
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 21:28.
What translation should I read Job 21:28 in?
Job 21:28 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 21:28?
Job 21:28 reads (NET): “For you say,‘Where now is the nobleman’s house, and where are the tents in which the wicked lived?’” 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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