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Job 27:19

The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.
Job 27:19 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He lieth down rich, but he shall not be gathered `to his fathers'; He openeth his eyes, and he is not.

    ASV

  • He goes to rest full of wealth, but does so for the last time: on opening his eyes, he sees it there no longer.

    BBE

  • He lieth down rich, but will do so no more; he openeth his eyes, and he is not.

    DBY

  • He lies down rich, but he shall not do so again. He opens his eyes, and he is not.

    WEB

  • Rich he lieth down, and he is not gathered, His eyes he hath opened, and he is not.

    YLT

  • The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he opens his eyes, and he is not.

    ENG

  • The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.

    WBT

  • He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone.

    BSB

In context

17He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.

18He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.

19The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.

20Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night.

21The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.

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