23 One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease. 24 His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow. 25 Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity.
Job 21:23–25
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Job 20:10–12
10 His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth. 11 The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie down with him in the dust. 12 Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue,
Psalms 73:3–5
3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. 5 They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.
Job 5:25–27
25 You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth. 26 You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season. 27 Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”
Job 18:11–13
11 Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step. 12 His strength is depleted, and calamity is ready at his side. 13 It devours patches of his skin; the firstborn of death devours his limbs.
Testament of Issachar 2:17–18
17 And having said these things, he commanded his sons that they should carry him up to Hebron, and bury him there in the cave with his fathers. (T12) 18 And he stretched out his feet and died, at a good old age; with every limb sound, and with strength unabated, he slept… (T12)
Sirach 30:4–6
4 His father dies, and is as though he had not died; for he has left one behind him like himself. (WEB) 5 In his life, he saw his son and rejoiced. When he died, it was without regret. (WEB) 6 He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one to repay kindness to his fr… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 4:6–8
6 For unlawfully conceived children are witnesses of wickedness against parents when they are investigated. (WEB) 7 But a righteous man, even if he dies before his time, will be at rest. (WEB) 8 For honorable old age is not that which stands in length of time, nor is its measure… (WEB)
Job 33:20–22
20 so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food. 21 His flesh wastes away from sight, and his hidden bones protrude. 22 He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death.
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