Job 24:20 kjv — The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be…

King James Version

"The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree."

— Job 24:20, King James Version

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Job 24 — Context

17

For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.

18

He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.

19

Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned.

20

The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree.

21

He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.

22

He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life.

23

Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.

Job 24:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 24:20 say?
Job 24:20 in the King James Version reads: “The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree.”
Where is Job 24:20 in the Bible?
Job 24:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 24, 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 24:20.
What translation should I read Job 24:20 in?
Job 24:20 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 24:20?
Job 24:20 reads (KJV): “The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree.” 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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