Bible in Basic English
"The upright saw it and were glad: and those who had done no wrong made sport of them,"
— Job 22:19, Bible in Basic English
“The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.”
“The righteous see it, and are glad; And the innocent laugh them to scorn, ”
“The righteous see it, and are glad. The innocent ridicule them,”
“The righteous see their destruction and rejoice; the innocent mock them scornfully, saying,”
Who were violently taken away before their time, who were overcome by the rush of waters:
Who said to God, Go away from us; and, What is the Ruler of all able to do to us?
Though he made their houses full of good things: but the purpose of the evil-doers is far from me!
The upright saw it and were glad: and those who had done no wrong made sport of them,
Saying, Truly, their substance is cut off, and their wealth is food for the fire.
Put yourself now in a right relation with him and be at peace: so will you do well in your undertakings.
Be pleased to take teaching from his mouth, and let his words be stored up in your heart.