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. 26 But together they lie down in the dust, and worms cover them both.
Job 21:23–26
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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 21:12–14
12 singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute. 13 They spend their days in prosperity and go down to Sheol in peace. 14 Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways.
Job 21:31–33
31 Who denounces his behavior to his face? Who repays him for what he has done? 32 He is carried to the grave, and watch is kept over his tomb. 33 The clods of the valley are sweet to him; everyone follows behind him, and those before him are without number.
Psalms 49:16–18
16 Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. 17 For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. 18 Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul— and men praise you when you prosper—
Sirach 19:2–4
2 Wine and women will make men of understanding go astray. He who joins with prostitutes is reckless. (WEB) 3 Decay and worms will have him as their heritage. A reckless soul will be taken away. (WEB) 4 He who is hasty to trust is shallow-hearted. He who sins offends against his… (WEB)
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.”
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)
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