Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He does
King James Version
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
Holman Bible
he does not let anything he desires escape.
International Standard Version
"Since his appetite won't quit; he won't let anything escape his lust.
A Conservative Version
Because he knew no quietness within him, he shall not save any of that in which he delights.
American Standard Version
Because he knew no quietness within him, He shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth.
Amplified
“Because he knew no quietness or calm within him [because of his greed],
He does not retain anything he desires.
Bible in Basic English
There is no peace for him in his wealth, and no salvation for him in those things in which he took delight.
Darby Translation
Because he knew no rest in his craving, he shall save nought of what he most desired.
Julia Smith Translation
For he knew not tranquillity in his belly, in his desire he shall not escape.
King James 2000
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his heart, he shall not save of that which he desired.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because he has not known satisfaction in his stomach, {he lets nothing escape that he desires}.
Modern King James verseion
Surely he shall not know quietness in his belly; he will not escape with the things of desire.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
His belly could never be filled; therefore shall he perish in his covetousness.
NET Bible
For he knows no satisfaction in his appetite; he does not let anything he desires escape.
New Heart English Bible
"Because he knew no quietness within him, he shall not save anything of that in which he delights.
The Emphasized Bible
Surely he hath known no peace in his inmost mind, - With his dearest thing, shall he not get away:
Webster
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
World English Bible
"Because he knew no quietness within him, he shall not save anything of that in which he delights.
Youngs Literal Translation
For he hath not known ease in his belly. With his desirable thing he delivereth not himself.
Interlinear
Yada`
Shalev
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 20:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wicked Person's Joy Is Short, His Pain Long
19
He has seized a house which he has not built.
He does
Therefore
Phrases
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 5:13-14
There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun:
Isaiah 57:20-21
For it cannot be quiet,
And its waters toss up refuse and mud.