Old Testament · VERSE 5

Job 20:5

King James Version

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

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Job 20:5 in context

Job 20:3

I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.

Job 20:4

Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,

Job 20:5SELECTED VERSE

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

Job 20:6

Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;

Job 20:7

Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall say, Where is he?

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