KJV ORIGINAL
A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Terrifying sounds fill his ears, and even when things are going well, disaster will strike him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the wicked person lives in constant fear, knowing that destruction can come even in their best moments.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, is speaking during a heated debate about suffering and divine justice, accusing Job of hidden sins. He describes the fate of the wicked, who live in constant fear even during prosperous times, as a warning that aligns with ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature emphasizing moral accountability. This reflects the cultural belief in a moral order where actions have inevitable consequences.
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