Job 27:8

For what is the hope of the godless, when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

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WEBBE

For what is the hope of the godless, when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

BSB

For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

KJV

For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

ASV

For what is the hope of the godless, though he get him gain, When God taketh away his soul?

BBE

For what is the hope of the sinner when he is cut off, when God takes back his soul?

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Matthew Henry · Verses 7–10

Job looked upon the condition of a hypocrite and a wicked man, to be most miserable. If they gained through life by their profession, and kept up their presumptuous hope till death, what would that avail when God required their souls? The more comfort we find in our religion, the more closely we shall cleave to it. Those who have no delight in God, are easily drawn away by the pleasures, and easily overcome by the crosses of this life. (Job 27:11-23)

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