KJV ORIGINAL
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will never feel satisfied or at peace inside, and he won't be able to keep the things he desperately wanted.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that a wicked person will never find true contentment or be able to hold onto what they greedily pursued.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Zophar's second speech to Job, where he's describing what he believes happens to wicked people. Zophar is one of Job's three friends who wrongly assume that Job's suffering must be punishment for hidden sins. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, prosperity was often seen as a sign of God's blessing, while suffering was viewed as divine judgment.
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