Job 27:19 nasb — "He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer.

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""He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer."

— Job 27:19, NASB

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KJV
“The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.”
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ASV
“He lieth down rich, but he shall not be gathered to his fathers; He openeth his eyes, and he is not. ”
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NET
“He goes to bed wealthy, but will do so no more. When he opens his eyes, it is all gone.”
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Job 27 — Context

"Though he piles up silver like dust And prepares garments as plentiful as the clay,

He may prepare it, but the just will wear it And the innocent will divide the silver.

"He has built his house like the spider's web, Or as a hut which the watchman has made.

"He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer.

"Terrors overtake him like a flood; A tempest steals him away in the night.

"The east wind carries him away, and he is gone, For it whirls him away from his place.

"For it will hurl at him without sparing; He will surely try to flee from its power.

Job 27:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 27:19 say?

Job 27:19 in the NASB reads: “"He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer.”

Where is Job 27:19 in the Bible?

Job 27:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 27, verse 19.

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 27:19.

What translation should I read Job 27:19 in?

Job 27:19 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 27:19?

Job 27:19 reads (NASB): “"He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer.” 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 27:19 nasb — "He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer.

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Job 27:19 in Other Translations

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