Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone. New Living Translation The wicked go to bed rich but wake to find that all their wealth is gone. English Standard Version He goes to bed rich, but will do so no more; he opens his eyes, and his wealth is gone. Berean Standard Bible He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone. King James Bible The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not. New King James Version The rich man will lie down, But not be gathered up; He opens his eyes, And he is no more. New American Standard Bible “He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it no longer exists. NASB 1995 “He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer. NASB 1977 “He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no more. Legacy Standard Bible He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer. Amplified Bible “He lies down rich, but never will again; He opens his eyes, and it is gone. Christian Standard Bible He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, it is gone. Holman Christian Standard Bible He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, it is gone. American Standard Version He lieth down rich, but he shall not be gathered to his fathers; He openeth his eyes, and he is not. Contemporary English Version Those sinners may go to bed rich, but they will wake up poor. English Revised Version He lieth down rich, but he shall not be gathered; he openeth his eyes, and he is not. GOD'S WORD® Translation He may go to bed rich, but he'll never be rich again. When he opens his eyes, nothing will be left. Good News Translation One last time they will lie down rich, and when they wake up, they will find their wealth gone. International Standard Version He will go to bed wealthy, but won't be doing that anymore! When he opens his eyes, it will be gone! Majority Standard Bible He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone. NET Bible He goes to bed wealthy, but will do so no more. When he opens his eyes, it is all gone. New Heart English Bible He lies down rich, but he shall not do so again. He opens his eyes, and it is gone. Webster's Bible Translation The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not. World English Bible He lies down rich, but he will not do so again. He opens his eyes, and he is not. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe lies down rich, and he is not gathered, "" He has opened his eyes, and he is not. Young's Literal Translation Rich he lieth down, and he is not gathered, His eyes he hath opened, and he is not. Smith's Literal Translation The rich one shall lie down, and he shall not be gathered: he opened his eyes, and he is not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe rich man when he shall sleep shall take away nothing with him: he shall open his eyes and find nothing. Catholic Public Domain Version When he falls asleep, the rich man will leave him with nothing; he will open his eyes and find nothing. New American Bible He lies down a rich man, one last time; he opens his eyes—nothing is there. New Revised Standard Version They go to bed with wealth, but will do so no more; they open their eyes, and it is gone. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe rich man shall lie down, but he shall not rise again; he opens his eyes, and he is gone. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the rich will lie down and he will not be rising again; he opens his eyes, and he is not OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He lieth down rich, but there shall be nought to gather; He openeth his eyes, and his wealth is not. Brenton Septuagint Translation The rich man shall lie down, and shall not continue: he has opened his eyes, and he is not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wicked Man's Portion…18The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman. 19He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone. 20Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night.… Cross References Luke 12:20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ Psalm 49:16-17 Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. / For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. Ecclesiastes 5:15 As a man came from his mother’s womb, so he will depart again, naked as he arrived. He takes nothing for his labor to carry in his hands. 1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. Proverbs 23:4-5 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. James 1:10-11 But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. / For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Psalm 39:6 Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away. Ecclesiastes 2:18-19 I hated all for which I had toiled under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me. / And who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skillfully under the sun. This too is futile. 1 John 2:17 The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Psalm 73:19-20 How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! / Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. Luke 16:22-23 One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried. / In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side. Proverbs 11:4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Matthew 16:26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Isaiah 5:14 Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat and opens wide its enormous jaws, and down go Zion’s nobles and masses, her revelers and carousers! Treasury of Scripture The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he opens his eyes, and he is not. shall lie Job 14:13-15 O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! … Job 21:23-26,30 One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet… Job 30:23 For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living. gathered Genesis 49:10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Jeremiah 8:2 And they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they have served, and after whom they have walked, and whom they have sought, and whom they have worshipped: they shall not be gathered, nor be buried; they shall be for dung upon the face of the earth. Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. he openeth Job 20:7-9 Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall say, Where is he? … Psalm 58:9 Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath. Psalm 73:19,20 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors… he is not Job 8:22 They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought. Job 14:10,12 But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? … Job 24:24 They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. Jump to Previous Bed Eyes Fathers Full Gather Gathered Goes Lies Longer Opened Openeth Opening Opens Rest Rich Time Wealth WealthyJump to Next Bed Eyes Fathers Full Gather Gathered Goes Lies Longer Opened Openeth Opening Opens Rest Rich Time Wealth WealthyJob 27 1. Job protests his sincerity8. The hypocrite is without hope 11. The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses He lies down wealthy The phrase "He lies down wealthy" suggests a state of comfort and security that wealth often brings. In the Hebrew context, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing. The Hebrew word for "wealthy" here is "עָשִׁיר" (ashir), which implies not just material wealth but also abundance and prosperity. This reflects the temporal nature of earthly riches, reminding us that material wealth can provide a false sense of security. In the broader biblical narrative, true security is found in God alone, not in earthly possessions. but will do so no more when he opens his eyes all is gone Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is speaking in this passage, continuing his discourse on the fate of the wicked. 2. The Wicked Although not named, the wicked are the subject of Job's discourse. Job describes their temporary prosperity and ultimate downfall. 3. Wealth Represents the material possessions and riches that the wicked accumulate, which are ultimately transient. 4. Sleep/Death The act of lying down symbolizes death or the end of life, where earthly wealth holds no value. 5. Loss The sudden disappearance of wealth upon awakening signifies the impermanence of material riches and the ultimate judgment. Teaching Points The Transience of Earthly WealthEarthly riches are temporary and can disappear suddenly. Believers should focus on storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. The Illusion of Security Wealth can create a false sense of security. True security is found in a relationship with God, not in material possessions. The Reality of Judgment The fate of the wicked serves as a reminder of the reality of divine judgment. Believers should live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual over material wealth. Contentment in God Contentment should be found in God alone, not in the accumulation of wealth. Trust in God's provision and sovereignty. Eternal Perspective An eternal perspective helps believers navigate the challenges of life, focusing on what truly matters in the light of eternity.(19) But he shall not be gathered.--Some ancient versions read, "but he shall do so no more;" but the "gathering" may refer to his wealth. "He openeth his eyes, and it (i.e., his wealth) is not;" or it may mean that as soon as he opens his eyes, hoping to enjoy his riches, he shall be no more, but be suddenly cut off. This sense appears to accord with the following verses.Verse 19. - The rich man lieth down; rather, he lieth down rich (see the Revised Version). But he shall not be gathered. If we accept the present text, we may translate, But it (i.e. his wealth) shall not be gathered' and suppose his wealth to have consisted in agricultural produce. Or we may alter יאספ into יוסיפ, and translate, He lieth down rich, but he shall do so no more - a correction to which the οὐ προσθήσει of the Septuagint points. He openeth his eyes, and he is not. Some translate, "It is not;" i.e. the harvest, in which his wealth consisted, is not - it has been all destroyed by blight or robbers Those who render, "He is not," generally suppose that he opens his eyes only to find himself in the hands of murderers. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He lies downיִ֭שְׁכַּב (yiš·kaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down wealthy, עָשִׁ֣יר (‘ā·šîr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6223: Rich but will do so no more; וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no when he opens פָּקַ֣ח (pā·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6491: To open, to be observant his eyes, עֵינָ֖יו (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain all is gone. וְאֵינֶֽנּוּ׃ (wə·’ê·nen·nū) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle Links Job 27:19 NIVJob 27:19 NLT Job 27:19 ESV Job 27:19 NASB Job 27:19 KJV Job 27:19 BibleApps.com Job 27:19 Biblia Paralela Job 27:19 Chinese Bible Job 27:19 French Bible Job 27:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 27:19 He lies down rich but he shall (Jb) |
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