KJV ORIGINAL
They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They let their little children run around freely like sheep in a pasture, and their kids dance with joy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing how the wicked seem to enjoy happy, carefree family lives with children who play and dance without worry.
📚 Historical Context
Job is responding to his friends who claimed that wicked people always suffer in this life. He's pointing out that evil people often appear to live prosperously with happy families. In ancient times, having many healthy, joyful children was considered a clear sign of God's blessing and favor.
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