Parallel Bible results for "job 20:1-7"

Job 20:1-7

New Revised Standard NRS

1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered:

2 "Pay attention! My thoughts urge me to answer, because of the agitation within me.

3 I hear censure that insults me, and a spirit beyond my understanding answers me.

4 Do you not know this from of old, ever since mortals were placed on earth,

5 that the exulting of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless is but for a moment?

6 Even though they mount up high as the heavens, and their head reaches to the clouds,

7 they will perish forever like their own dung; those who have seen them will say, "Where are they?'

New International Version NIV

1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:

2 “My troubled thoughts prompt me to answer because I am greatly disturbed.

3 I hear a rebuke that dishonors me, and my understanding inspires me to reply.

4 “Surely you know how it has been from of old, ever since mankind was placed on the earth,

5 that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.

6 Though the pride of the godless person reaches to the heavens and his head touches the clouds,

7 he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’