Bible verse

Job 15:23

He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand.

Job 15:23 · BSB

Job 15:23 in context

The verses around it, from Job 15.

19 to whom alone the land was given when no foreigner passed among them.

20 A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless.

21 Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.

22 He despairs of his return from darkness; he is marked for the sword.

23 He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand.

24 Distress and anguish terrify him, overwhelming him like a king poised to attack.

25 For he has stretched out his hand against God and has vaunted himself against the Almighty,

26 rushing headlong at Him with a thick, studded shield.

27 Though his face is covered with fat and his waistline bulges with flesh,

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Job 15:23 in other translations

KJV

He wandereth abroad for bread, [saying], Where [is it]? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

ASV

He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? He knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

ERV

He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand:

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