Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 21:7
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Berean Standard Bible
Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?
King James Version
Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
World English Bible
“Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power?
American Standard Version
Wherefore do the wicked live, Become old, yea, wax mighty in power?
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 21
5 Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth.
6 When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror.
7 Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?
8 Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes.
9 Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them.
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