Bible verse
For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?
Job 27:8 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 27.
4 my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit.
5 I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.
6 I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.
7 May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust.
8 For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?
9 Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him?
10 Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times?
11 I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.
12 Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk?
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?
ERV
For what is the hope of the godless, though he get him gain, when God taketh away his soul?
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