Job 15:29
He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. Eliphaz delivers his second speech, accusing Job of undermining piety and hindering prayer with his words. He argues that Job's own mouth condemns him and asks whether Job was the first man born or present at creation. He describes the …
Other Translations
He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, Neither shall their possessions be extended on the earth.
He is not rich, nor doth his wealth rise, Nor doth he stretch out on earth their continuance.
He does not get wealth for himself, and is unable to keep what he has got; the heads of his grain are not bent down to the earth.
Cross References
In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.
The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?
Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.
Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;
He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, …
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.