Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment. New Living Translation the triumph of the wicked has been short lived and the joy of the godless has been only temporary? English Standard Version that the exulting of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless but for a moment? Berean Standard Bible the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? King James Bible That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? New King James Version That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment? New American Standard Bible That the rejoicing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless momentary? NASB 1995 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless momentary? NASB 1977 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless momentary? Legacy Standard Bible That the shouts of joy of the wicked are short, And the gladness of the godless momentary? Amplified Bible That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless is only for a moment? Christian Standard Bible the joy of the wicked has been brief and the happiness of the godless has lasted only a moment? Holman Christian Standard Bible the joy of the wicked has been brief and the happiness of the godless has lasted only a moment? American Standard Version That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment? Contemporary English Version that sinful people are happy for only a while. English Revised Version That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless but for a moment? GOD'S WORD® Translation the triumph of the wicked is short-lived, and the joy of the godless person lasts only a moment? Good News Translation no wicked people have been happy for long. International Standard Version The wicked triumph only briefly; the joy of the godless is momentary. Majority Standard Bible the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? NET Bible that the elation of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment. New Heart English Bible that the triumphing of the wicked is short, the joy of the godless but for a moment? Webster's Bible Translation That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? World English Bible that the triumphing of the wicked is short, the joy of the godless but for a moment? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThat the singing of the wicked [is] short, "" And the joy of the profane for a moment, Young's Literal Translation That the singing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the profane for a moment, Smith's Literal Translation For the rejoicing of the unjust drawing near, and the gladness of the profane even for a moment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblethat the praise of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment. Catholic Public Domain Version that the praise of the impious shall be short, and the joy of the hypocrite lasts only a moment. New American Bible The triumph of the wicked is short and the joy of the impious but for a moment? New Revised Standard Version that the exulting of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless is but for a moment? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless but for a moment. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the boasting of the wicked from within them, and the rejoicing of the godless one until now is for a little time OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment? Brenton Septuagint Translation But the mirth of the ungodly is a signal downfall, and the joy of transgressors is destruction: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zophar: Destruction Awaits the Wicked…4Do you not know that from antiquity, since man was placed on the earth, 5 the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? 6Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds,… Cross References Psalm 37:35-36 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. Psalm 73:18-20 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! / Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. Proverbs 14:11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. Proverbs 24:19-20 Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked. / For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow. Isaiah 40:24 No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner have their stems taken root in the ground, than He blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like stubble. Jeremiah 12:1-2 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? Malachi 3:15 So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’” Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 13:49-50 So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous / and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Luke 6:24-25 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. / Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. Luke 12:19-20 Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ Luke 16:25 But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. John 12:25 Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Treasury of Scripture That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? the triumphing Job 5:3 I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation. Job 15:29-34 He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth… Job 18:5,6 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine… short. Job 8:19 Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow. Job 27:8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Jump to Previous Brief Evil-Doer Exultation Exulting Godless Hypocrite Joy Lasts Minute Mirth Moment Momentary Pride Profane Short Singing Sinner Triumphing Ungodly WickedJump to Next Brief Evil-Doer Exultation Exulting Godless Hypocrite Joy Lasts Minute Mirth Moment Momentary Pride Profane Short Singing Sinner Triumphing Ungodly WickedJob 20 1. Zophar shows the state and portion of the wickedthe triumph of the wicked The Hebrew word for "triumph" here is "רִנָּה" (rinnah), which can also mean a shout of joy or jubilation. This suggests that the wicked may experience moments of apparent victory or success, but these are superficial and fleeting. Historically, the wicked often seem to prosper, as seen in various biblical narratives, yet their triumph is not enduring. The Bible consistently teaches that true victory belongs to those who are righteous before God. This phrase serves as a reminder that any success achieved through wickedness is ultimately hollow and temporary. has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary Persons / Places / Events 1. Zophar the NaamathiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Zophar is known for his blunt and often harsh speeches, emphasizing God's justice and the fate of the wicked. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who endures immense suffering and loss. His account explores themes of suffering, justice, and faith. 3. The Wicked In this context, refers to those who live in opposition to God's ways, often experiencing temporary success or joy. 4. The Godless Those who live without regard for God, often equated with the wicked in biblical literature. 5. The Book of Job A poetic and philosophical book in the Old Testament that addresses the nature of suffering and the justice of God. Teaching Points The Fleeting Nature of WickednessThe success and joy of those who live apart from God are temporary. This should remind believers to focus on eternal values rather than temporary gains. God's Justice Zophar's assertion reflects a belief in divine justice, where the wicked will ultimately face consequences. Believers can trust in God's timing and justice. Endurance in Suffering Like Job, believers may face trials and see the wicked prosper temporarily. Faithfulness and patience are crucial during such times. Eternal Perspective Christians are encouraged to maintain an eternal perspective, valuing spiritual riches over worldly success. Avoiding Envy Believers should guard against envying the temporary success of the wicked, focusing instead on their relationship with God and His promises.(5) The triumphing of the wicked is short.--He affirms that the destruction of the wicked is not only certain, but speedy. (Comp. Psalm 103:16 and Job 7:8; Job 7:10.)Verse 5. - That the triumphing of the wicked is short (comp. Psalm 37:35, 36; Psalm 51:1-5; Psalm 73:17-19, etc.). This is one of the main points of dispute between Job and his opponents. It has been previously maintained by Eliphaz (Job 4:8-11; Job 5:3-5; Job 15:21, 29) and by Bildad (Job 8:11-19), as it is now by Zophar, and may be regarded as the traditional belief of the time, which scarcely any ventured to question. His own observation, however, has convinced Job that the fact is otherwise. He has seen the wicked "live, become old, and remain mighty in power" (Job 21:7); he has seen them "spend their days in wealth," and die quietly, as "in a moment" (Job 21:13). In Job 24:2-24 he seems to argue that this is the general, if not universal, lot of such persons. Later on, however, in Job 27:13-23, he retracts this view, or, at any rate, greatly modifies it, admitting that usually retribution does even in this life overtake the wicked. And this seems to be the general sentiment of mankind. "Raro antecedentem scelestum, Hebrew the triumphרִנְנַ֣ת (rin·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7445: A ringing cry of the wicked רְ֭שָׁעִים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person has been brief מִקָּר֑וֹב (miq·qā·rō·wḇ) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7138: Near and the joy וְשִׂמְחַ֖ת (wə·śim·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee of the godless חָנֵ֣ף (ḥā·nêp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2611: Profane, irreligious momentary? רָֽגַע׃ (rā·ḡa‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7281: A wink, a very short space of time Links Job 20:5 NIVJob 20:5 NLT Job 20:5 ESV Job 20:5 NASB Job 20:5 KJV Job 20:5 BibleApps.com Job 20:5 Biblia Paralela Job 20:5 Chinese Bible Job 20:5 French Bible Job 20:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 20:5 That the triumphing of the wicked (Jb) |
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