Job 22:20
Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.In other versions
`Saying', Surely they that did rise up against us are cut off, And the remnant of them the fire hath consumed.
ASV
Saying, Truly, their substance is cut off, and their wealth is food for the fire.
BBE
Is not he who rose against us destroyed, and doth not the fire consume his residue?
DBY
Saying, 'Surely those who rose up against us are cut off, The fire has consumed the remnant of them.'
WEB
`Surely our substance hath not been cut off, And their excellency hath fire consumed.'
YLT
Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumes.
ENG
Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.
WBT
‘Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire has consumed their excess.’
BSB
In context
18Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
19The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.
20Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.
21Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
22Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.