Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? New Living Translation “Why do the wicked prosper, growing old and powerful? English Standard Version Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power? Berean Standard Bible Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? King James Bible Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? New King James Version Why do the wicked live and become old, Yes, become mighty in power? New American Standard Bible “Why do the wicked still live, Grow old, and also become very powerful? NASB 1995 “Why do the wicked still live, Continue on, also become very powerful? NASB 1977 “Why do the wicked still live, Continue on, also become very powerful? Legacy Standard Bible Why do the wicked still live, Continue on, also become very powerful? Amplified Bible “Why do the wicked still live, Become old, and become mighty in power? Christian Standard Bible Why do the wicked continue to live, growing old and becoming powerful? Holman Christian Standard Bible Why do the wicked continue to live, growing old and becoming powerful? American Standard Version Wherefore do the wicked live, Become old, yea, wax mighty in power? Contemporary English Version Why do evil people live so long and gain such power? English Revised Version Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, wax mighty in power? GOD'S WORD® Translation "Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, and even become more powerful? Good News Translation Why does God let evil people live, let them grow old and prosper? International Standard Version "Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too? NET Bible "Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power? New Heart English Bible "Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power? Webster's Bible Translation Why do the wicked live, become old, and, are mighty in power? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhy do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? World English Bible “Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy do the wicked live? They have become old, "" Indeed, they have been mighty in wealth. Young's Literal Translation Wherefore do the wicked live? They have become old, Yea, they have been mighty in wealth. Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore shall the unjust live? They grew old, also they were strong in power. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhy then do the wicked live, are they advanced, and strengthened with riches? Catholic Public Domain Version Why then do the impious live, having been lifted up and strengthened with riches? New American Bible Why do the wicked keep on living, grow old, become mighty in power? New Revised Standard Version Why do the wicked live on, reach old age, and grow mighty in power? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy do the ungodly live, and why are the mighty in power full of years? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because, why are the wicked alive and mighty men of power growing old? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wherefore do the wicked live, Become old, yea, wax mighty in power? Brenton Septuagint Translation Wherefore do the ungodly live, and grow old even in wealth? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job: God will Punish the Wicked…6When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror. 7Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? 8Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes.… Cross References Psalm 73:3-12 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. / They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. / They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. ... 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? Psalm 37:1-2 Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. / For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. Psalm 49:16-17 Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. / For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. Ecclesiastes 8:14 There is a futility that is done on the earth: There are righteous men who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, and there are wicked men who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. I say that this too is futile. Malachi 3:15 So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’” Psalm 92:7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. 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. Psalm 10:3-6 For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. / In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God. / He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes. ... Psalm 17:14 from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children. Luke 16:19-25 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. James 5:5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Treasury of Scripture Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, are mighty in power? Wherefore Job 12:6 The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly. Psalm 17:10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly. Psalm 73:3-12 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked… mighty Psalm 37:35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Daniel 4:17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men. Revelation 13:2-7 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority… Jump to Previous Age Continue Evil-Doers Grow Growing Increasing Live Mighty Power Powerful Reach Strong Wax Wealth Wherefore WickedJump to Next Age Continue Evil-Doers Grow Growing Increasing Live Mighty Power Powerful Reach Strong Wax Wealth Wherefore WickedJob 21 1. Job shows that even in the judgment of man he has reason to be grieved7. Sometimes the wicked prosper, though they despise God 16. Sometimes their destruction is manifest 21. The happy and unhappy are alike in death 27. The judgment of the wicked is in another world Why do the wicked live on This phrase reflects a common biblical theme questioning the prosperity of the wicked. In the context of Job, it highlights Job's struggle to understand why those who defy God often seem to thrive. This question is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 73:3-12, where the psalmist also grapples with the apparent success of the wicked. Theologically, this raises questions about divine justice and the timing of God's judgment, which is a recurring theme throughout the wisdom literature. growing old and increasing in power? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He is enduring immense suffering and questioning the justice of God. 2. The Wicked A general term used to describe those who live in opposition to God's ways, often prospering in worldly terms despite their unrighteousness. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel but often misinterpret his suffering as a result of sin. 5. God The ultimate authority and sovereign being, whose justice and ways are being questioned by Job in this passage. Teaching Points The Mystery of Divine JusticeGod's ways are often beyond human understanding. While the prosperity of the wicked seems unjust, believers are called to trust in God's ultimate justice and sovereignty. The Temporal vs. the Eternal The prosperity of the wicked is temporary. Christians are encouraged to focus on eternal rewards rather than temporary earthly success. Faith in Suffering Job's questioning reflects a deep faith that seeks understanding. Believers are encouraged to bring their doubts and questions to God, trusting in His wisdom and timing. The Role of Community in Suffering Job's friends provide a cautionary example of how not to counsel those in distress. Christians are called to offer compassionate support rather than judgment. The Importance of Perseverance Despite his suffering and questions, Job remains steadfast in his faith. Believers are encouraged to persevere in faith, even when answers are not immediately apparent. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 21In Job 21:7, how can the wicked seemingly live long and prosper if divine justice is supposed to hold them accountable? Why do evil people succeed? How can Psalm 1’s vision of immediate justice be reconciled with biblical accounts like Job, where the righteous suffer while the wicked seem to prosper? Psalm 94:3–4 depicts the wicked flourishing and boasting; how does this align with other biblical claims that God swiftly judges evil? Verse 7. - Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? Job asks for an explanation of the facts which his own experience has impressed upon him. He has seen that "the wicked live" quite as long as the righteous, that in many cases they attain to a ripe old age, and become among the powerful of the earth. The great "pyramid kings" of Egypt, whose cruel oppressions were remembered down to the time of Herodotus (Herod., 2:124-128), reigned respectively, according to Egyptian tradition, sixty-three and sixty-six years(Manetho ap. Euseb., 'Chronicles Can.,' pars 2.). Rameses II., the cruel oppressor of the Jews, and the Pharaoh from whom Moses fled, had a reign of sixty-seven years ('Hist. of Ancient Egypt,' vol. 2. p. 301). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whyמַדּ֣וּעַ (mad·dū·a‘) Interrogative Strong's 4069: Why? for what reason? do the wicked רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person live on, יִחְי֑וּ (yiḥ·yū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2421: To live, to revive growing old עָ֝תְק֗וּ (‘ā·ṯə·qū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6275: To remove, to grow old, to transcribe and גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and increasing גָּ֥בְרוּ (gā·ḇə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1396: To be strong, to prevail, act insolently in power? חָֽיִל׃ (ḥā·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength Links Job 21:7 NIVJob 21:7 NLT Job 21:7 ESV Job 21:7 NASB Job 21:7 KJV Job 21:7 BibleApps.com Job 21:7 Biblia Paralela Job 21:7 Chinese Bible Job 21:7 French Bible Job 21:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 21:7 Why do the wicked live become old (Jb) |
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