Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Though he heaps up silver like dust and clothes like piles of clay, New Living Translation “Evil people may have piles of money and may store away mounds of clothing. English Standard Version Though he heap up silver like dust, and pile up clothing like clay, Berean Standard Bible Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, King James Bible Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; New King James Version Though he heaps up silver like dust, And piles up clothing like clay— New American Standard Bible “Though he piles up silver like dust, And prepares garments as plentiful as the clay, NASB 1995 “Though he piles up silver like dust And prepares garments as plentiful as the clay, NASB 1977 “Though he piles up silver like dust, And prepares garments as plentiful as the clay; Legacy Standard Bible Though he piles up silver like dust And prepares garments as plentiful as the clay, Amplified Bible “Though he heaps up silver like dust And piles up clothing like clay, Christian Standard Bible Though he piles up silver like dust and heaps up fine clothing like clay — Holman Christian Standard Bible Though he piles up silver like dust and heaps up a wardrobe like clay— American Standard Version Though he heap up silver as the dust, And prepare raiment as the clay; Contemporary English Version The wicked may collect riches and clothes in abundance as easily as clay. English Revised Version Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; GOD'S WORD® Translation Though he collects silver like dust and piles up clothing like dirt, Good News Translation The wicked may have too much silver to count and more clothes than anyone needs; International Standard Version "Though he hoards silver like dust, and stores away garments like clay, NET Bible If he piles up silver like dust and stores up clothing like mounds of clay, New Heart English Bible Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare clothing as the clay; Webster's Bible Translation Though he should heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThough he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, World English Bible Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare clothing as the clay; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf he heaps up silver as dust, "" And prepares clothing as clay, Young's Literal Translation If he heap up as dust silver, And as clay prepare clothing, Smith's Literal Translation If he shall heap up silver as the dust, and prepare clothing as clay; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf he shall heap together silver as earth, and prepare raiment as clay, Catholic Public Domain Version If he will amass silver as if it were dirt and fabricate garments as if they were clay, New American Bible Though he heap up silver like dust and store away mounds of clothing, New Revised Standard Version Though they heap up silver like dust, and pile up clothing like clay— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThough they heap up silver like dust and accumulate clothes like clay, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If they will gather money like dust, and would prepare clothing like clay OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Though he heap up silver as the dust, And prepare raiment as the clay; Brenton Septuagint Translation Even if he should gather silver as earth, and prepare gold as clay; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wicked Man's Portion…15His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them. 16Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, 17what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent.… Cross References Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous. Ecclesiastes 2:26 To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. Psalm 39:6 Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away. Proverbs 28:8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor. Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. / When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes? James 5:1-3 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Matthew 6:19-20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Luke 12:20-21 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?’ / This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.” Proverbs 23:4-5 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. 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. 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. Proverbs 11:4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Ecclesiastes 6:2 God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a grievous affliction. Luke 16:19-31 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. ... 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Treasury of Scripture Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; heap up Job 22:24 Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks. 1 Kings 10:27 And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the vale, for abundance. Habakkuk 2:6 Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay! Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: James 5:2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. Jump to Previous Clay Clothes Clothing Dust Garments Great Heap Heaps Pile Piles Plentiful Prepare Prepares Raiment Ready Silver Stores TogetherJump to Next Clay Clothes Clothing Dust Garments Great Heap Heaps Pile Piles Plentiful Prepare Prepares Raiment Ready Silver Stores TogetherJob 27 1. Job protests his sincerity8. The hypocrite is without hope 11. The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses Though he heaps up silver like dust This phrase suggests the accumulation of wealth in vast quantities, likening silver to dust, which is abundant and seemingly infinite. In the ancient Near East, silver was a common medium of exchange and a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The imagery of dust emphasizes the futility and impermanence of material wealth, echoing themes found in Ecclesiastes 5:10, where the pursuit of wealth is described as never satisfying. The Bible often warns against the dangers of placing trust in riches, as seen in Proverbs 11:28, which states that those who trust in their riches will fall. This phrase also reflects the broader biblical narrative that true security and fulfillment come from God, not material possessions. and piles up a wardrobe like clay Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. Uz The land where Job lived. It is often associated with the region east of Israel, though its exact location is uncertain. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up arguing with him about the reasons for his suffering. 4. God The sovereign Creator who allows Job's testing and ultimately restores him. 5. Satan The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity. Teaching Points The Futility of Material WealthJob highlights the temporary and ultimately unsatisfying nature of accumulating wealth. Material possessions, like silver and clothing, are compared to dust and clay, emphasizing their lack of eternal value. True Security in God While wealth can provide temporary comfort, true security and peace come from a relationship with God. Job's life demonstrates that faithfulness to God is more valuable than any material possession. Perspective on Suffering and Prosperity Job's suffering and his reflections on wealth challenge the notion that prosperity is a sign of God's favor. Instead, they encourage believers to seek God's wisdom and understanding in all circumstances. Eternal vs. Temporal Values Believers are called to focus on eternal values rather than temporal gains. Job's insights remind us to prioritize spiritual growth and heavenly treasures over earthly wealth. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 27What is the significance of 'Dust of the Earth'? If Job 19:27 implies a personal, bodily resurrection, does this conflict with other Old Testament notions of the afterlife? Job 30:19 - How does the depiction of God casting Job into the 'mire' align with other biblical passages that portray God as just and merciful? In Job 10:8-9, how can an all-loving Creator fashion Job only to seem intent on destroying him?Verse 16. - Though he heap up silver as the dust. The city of Tyro, we are told by Zechariah, "heaped up silver as the dust" (Zechariah 9:3), i.e. in vast quantities, beyond count. So might the wicked man do. He might also prepare raiment as the clay; i.e. fill his house with rich dresses, partly for his own wear, partly to be given as robes of honour to his friends and boon companions (setup. Genesis 45:22; 2 Kings 5:22; 2 Kings 10:22, Matthew 6:19; James 5:2). Robes of honour are still kept in store by Eastern monarchs, and presented as marks of favour to visitors of importance, Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thoughאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he heaps up יִצְבֹּ֣ר (yiṣ·bōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6651: To aggregate silver כָּ֑סֶף (kā·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money like dust כֶּעָפָ֣ר (ke·‘ā·p̄ār) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6083: Dust, clay, earth, mud and piles up יָכִ֥ין (yā·ḵîn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect a wardrobe מַלְבּֽוּשׁ׃ (mal·būš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4403: A garment, clothing like clay, וְ֝כַחֹ֗מֶר (wə·ḵa·ḥō·mer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2563: A bubbling up, of water, a wave, of earth, mire, clay, a heap, a chomer, dry measure Links Job 27:16 NIVJob 27:16 NLT Job 27:16 ESV Job 27:16 NASB Job 27:16 KJV Job 27:16 BibleApps.com Job 27:16 Biblia Paralela Job 27:16 Chinese Bible Job 27:16 French Bible Job 27:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 27:16 Though he heap up silver as (Jb) |
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