Job 15:29

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“He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure. His possessions will not overspread the land.”

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BSBPD

“He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure. His possessions will not overspread the land.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, Neither shall their possessions be extended on the earth.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“He is not rich, nor doth his wealth rise, Nor doth he stretch out on earth their continuance.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Job 15:29 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 18:6The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out.
  2. Job 20:21Nothing is left for him to consume; thus his prosperity will not endure.
  3. Job 20:22In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him.
  4. Job 22:15Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod?
  5. Job 27:16Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay,
  6. Psalms 49:16Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.
  7. Luke 12:19Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
  8. Luke 16:2So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’
  9. Luke 16:19Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.
  10. James 1:11For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
  11. James 5:1Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.

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