20 “Surely he will have no respite from his craving; he cannot save himself by his treasure. 21 Nothing is left for him to devour; his prosperity will not endure. 22 In the midst of his plenty, distress will overtake him; the full force of misery will come upon him. 23 When he has filled his belly, God will vent his burning anger against him

20 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, 2 Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste. 3 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer. 4 Knowest thou not this of …

Job 20 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: “My troubled thoughts prompt me to answer because I am greatly disturbed. I hear a rebuke that dishonors me, and my understanding inspires me to reply. “Surely you know how it has been from of old, ever since manki... Read verse in New International Version

In Job 20, Zophar responds to Job's previous discourse with a speech that emphasizes the fate of the wicked. He is known for his direct and somewhat harsh approach, reflecting a belief in retributive justice—that suffering is a direct result of sin.

Who says these words to Job: 'This [is] the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.'?

Job 20 is the twentieth chapter of the Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. [1][2] The book is anonymous; most scholars believe it was written around 6th century BCE. [3][4] This chapter records the speech of Zophar the Naamathite (one of Job 's friends), which belongs to the Dialogue section of the book ...

Zophar Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: “My troubled thoughts prompt me to answerbecause I am greatly disturbed. I hear a rebuke that dishonors me,and my understanding inspires me to reply

20 “Because he knows no quietness in his [d]heart, He will not save anything he desires. 21 Nothing is left for him to eat; Therefore his well-being will not last. 22 In his self-sufficiency he will be in distress; Every hand of [e]misery will come against him. 23 When he is about to fill his stomach, God will cast on him the fury of His wrath,

Bible Job Job 20

David Guzik commentary on Job 20, where Zophar speaks a second time, talking about the misery and the dark destiny of the wicked man.