Job 20:5

Job 20:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5that the mirth of the wicked is brief,

the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.

5That the rejoicing of the wicked is short,

And the joy of the godless momentary?

5That the triumphing of the wicked is short,

And the joy of the godless momentary?

5That the triumphing of the wicked is short,

And the joy of the godless is only for a moment? [Ps 37:35, 36]

5the triumph of the wicked has been brief

and the joy of the godless momentary?

5Those who are evil are happy for only a short time.

The joy of ungodly people lasts only for a moment.