Job 21:8

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Their children are firmly established in their presence, their offspring before their eyes.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 5:3-4 : 3 I myself have seen the fool taking root, but suddenly I cursed his place of residence. 4 His children are far from safety, and they are crushed at the place where judgment is rendered, nor is there anyone to deliver them.
  • Job 18:19 : 19 He has neither children nor descendants among his people, no survivor in those places he once stayed.
  • Job 20:10 : 10 His sons must recompense the poor; his own hands must return his wealth.
  • Job 20:28 : 28 A flood will carry off his house, rushing waters on the day of God’s wrath.
  • Ps 17:14 : 14 LORD, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
  • Prov 17:6 : 6 Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

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    2His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.

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    10You destroy their offspring from the earth, their descendants from among the human race.

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    23They will not work in vain, or give birth to children that will experience disaster. For the LORD will bless their children and their descendants.

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    28The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence.”

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    19Indeed, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth others spring up.

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    13This is the portion of the wicked man allotted by God, the inheritance that evildoers receive from the Almighty.

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    23God may let them rest in a feeling of security, but he is constantly watching all their ways.

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    21Prepare to execute his sons for the sins their ancestors have committed. They must not rise up and take possession of the earth, or fill the surface of the world with cities.”

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    3Yes, sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.

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