Job 20:5
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?In other versions
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?
ASV
That the pride of the sinner is short, and the joy of the evil-doer but for a minute?
BBE
The exultation of the wicked is short, and the joy of the ungodly man but for a moment?
DBY
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, The joy of the godless but for a moment?
WEB
That the singing of the wicked `is' short, And the joy of the profane for a moment,
YLT
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
ENG
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
WBT
the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?
BSB
In context
3I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
4Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,
5That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
6Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;
7Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall say, Where is he?