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New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
Holman Bible
and the happiness of the godless has lasted only a moment?
International Standard Version
The wicked triumph only briefly; the joy of the godless is momentary.
A Conservative Version
that the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the profane but for a moment?
American Standard Version
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?
Amplified
That the triumphing of the wicked is short,
And the joy of the godless is only for a moment?
Bible in Basic English
That the pride of the sinner is short, and the joy of the evil-doer but for a minute?
Darby Translation
The exultation of the wicked is short, and the joy of the ungodly man but for a moment?
Julia Smith Translation
For the rejoicing of the unjust drawing near, and the gladness of the profane even for a moment
King James 2000
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
Lexham Expanded Bible
that [the] rejoicing of [the] wicked [is] {short}, and the joy of [the] godless {lasts only a moment}?
Modern King James verseion
that the exulting of the wicked is short, and the joy of the ungodly is for a moment?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
the praise of the ungodly hath been short, and that the joy of the hypocrites continued but the twinkling of an eye?
NET Bible
that the elation of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.
New Heart English Bible
that the triumphing of the wicked is short, the joy of the godless but for a moment?
The Emphasized Bible
That, the joy-shout of the lawless, is short, and, the rejoicing of the impious, for a moment?
Webster
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
World English Bible
that the triumphing of the wicked is short, the joy of the godless but for a moment?
Youngs Literal Translation
That the singing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the profane for a moment,
Themes
Dreams » Illustrative of » Prosperity of sinners
Earthly » Joy joy » Joy, earthly
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is short
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is short
Happiness/joy » The joy of the hypocrite
Hypocrites » Joy of, but for a moment
Joy » Earthly » General references to
Joy » Of the wicked » Is short-lived
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
Sinners » Disowned » Joy of, brief
References
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Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 20:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wicked Person's Joy Is Short, His Pain Long
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Do you not know from of old, ever since man was placed on the earth?
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Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 37:35-36
I have seen a wicked, violent man spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.
Exodus 15:9-10
The enemy said: 'I will pursue them! I will catch them! I will divide the loot! I will take all I want! I will use my sword! I will take all they have!'
Judges 16:21-30
The Philistines captured him and put his eyes out. They took him to Gaza, chained him with copper chains. They put him to work grinding at the mill in the prison.
Esther 5:11-12
He gave them an account of the glories of his wealth. The number of children he had. He recalled the ways in which he had been honored by the king. How the king put him over the captains and servants of the king.
Esther 7:10
So Haman was put to death by hanging him on the pillar he made for Mordecai. Then the king's rage subsided.
Job 5:3
I have seen a stubborn fool take root and I quickly cursed his house.
Job 8:12-13
While still growing and uncut, they wither more quickly than grass.
Job 8:19
Its life withers away and other plants grow from the soil.
Job 15:29-34
He will no longer be rich and his wealth will not endure, nor will his possessions spread over the land.
Job 18:5-6
The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. The flame of his fire shall not shine.
Job 27:8
What hope doe the godless have when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?
Job 27:13-23
Here is the fate God accords the wicked. This is the heritage a ruthless man receives from the Almighty:
Psalm 73:18-20
Surely you set them in slippery places. You threw them down into destruction.
Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who calls me Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven. He who does the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
Matthew 13:20-21
Anyone sown among the rocky places hears the word and immediately with joy receives it.
Acts 12:22-23
The people shouted: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
Galatians 6:4
Each of you must examine your own actions. Then you can be proud of your own accomplishments without comparing yourself to others.
James 4:16
You glory in your conceit. Such glory is evil.