Job 21:19

Job 21:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19It is said, ‘God stores up the punishment of the wicked for their children.’

Let him repay the wicked, so that they themselves will experience it!

19“You say, ‘God saves up 21:19 Lit hisa person’s 21:19 Or disasterwrongdoing for his sons.’

Let 21:19 Lit HimGod repay him so that he may know it.

19 You say, ‘God stores away a man’s iniquity for his sons.’

Let God repay him so that he may know it.

19“You say, ‘God stores away [the punishment of] man’s wickedness for his children.’

Let God repay him so that he may know and experience it.

19It is said that God lays up one’s punishment for his children.

Let God repay the man himself, so he will know it.

19People say, ‘God stores up the punishment of evil people for their children.’

But let God punish the evil people themselves.

Then they’ll learn a lesson from it.