Job 18:5

5 “The lamp of a wicked man is snuffed out; the flame of his fire stops burning.

Job 18:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
ESV
5 "Indeed, the light of the wicked is put out, and the flame of his fire does not shine.
NLT
5 “Surely the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. The sparks of their fire will not glow.
MSG
5 "Here's the rule: The light of the wicked is put out. Their flame dies down and is extinguished.
CSB
5 Yes, the light of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow.

Job 18:5 In-Context

3 Why are we regarded as cattle and considered stupid in your sight?
4 You who tear yourself to pieces in your anger, is the earth to be abandoned for your sake? Or must the rocks be moved from their place?
5 “The lamp of a wicked man is snuffed out; the flame of his fire stops burning.
6 The light in his tent becomes dark; the lamp beside him goes out.
7 The vigor of his step is weakened; his own schemes throw him down.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Job 21:17; Job 35:15; Proverbs 13:9; Proverbs 20:20; Proverbs 24:20; Jeremiah 25:10; Matthew 25:8; John 8:12
  • 2. S Job 5:14; Job 12:25; Job 24:17; Job 38:15
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