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Job 9:22
New International Version
It is all the same; that is why I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’

New Living Translation
Innocent or wicked, it is all the same to God. That’s why I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’

English Standard Version
It is all one; therefore I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’

Berean Standard Bible
It is all the same, and so I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’

King James Bible
This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.

New King James Version
It is all one thing; Therefore I say, ‘He destroys the blameless and the wicked.’

New American Standard Bible
“It is all one; therefore I say, ‘He destroys the guiltless and the wicked.’

NASB 1995
“It is all one; therefore I say, ‘He destroys the guiltless and the wicked.’

NASB 1977
“It is all one; therefore I say, ‘He destroys the guiltless and the wicked.’

Legacy Standard Bible
It is all one; therefore I say, ‘He consumes the blameless and the wicked.’

Amplified Bible
“It is all one; therefore I say, ‘He destroys [both] the blameless and the wicked.’

Christian Standard Bible
It is all the same. Therefore I say, “He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It is all the same. Therefore I say, “He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.”

American Standard Version
It is all one; therefore I say, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.

Contemporary English Version
What difference does it make? God destroys the innocent along with the guilty.

English Revised Version
It is all one; therefore I say, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It is all the same. That is why I say, 'He destroys [both] the man of integrity and the wicked.'

International Standard Version
I say it's all the same— he destroys both the blameless and the guilty.

Majority Standard Bible
It is all the same, and so I say, ?He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.?

NET Bible
"It is all one! That is why I say, 'He destroys the blameless and the guilty.'

New Heart English Bible
"It is all the same. Therefore I say he destroys the blameless and the wicked.

Webster's Bible Translation
This is one thing, therefore I said it, he destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.

World English Bible
“It is all the same. Therefore I say he destroys the blameless and the wicked.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
It is the same thing, therefore I said, "" He is consuming the perfect and the wicked.

Young's Literal Translation
It is the same thing, therefore I said, 'The perfect and the wicked He is consuming.'

Smith's Literal Translation
It is one: for this, I said, The blameless one and the unjust one he finishes.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
One thing there is that I have spoken, both the innocent and the wicked he consumeth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
There is one thing that I have said: both the innocent and the impious he consumes.

New American Bible
It is all one! therefore I say: Both the innocent and the wicked he destroys.

New Revised Standard Version
It is all one; therefore I say, he destroys both the blameless and the wicked.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
It is all the same; therefore I say, He destroys both the righteous and the wicked.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
It is one, because of this I have said: ‘He is destroying the righteous and the wicked.’
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
It is all one--therefore I say: He destroyeth the innocent and the wicked.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Wherefore I said, Wrath slays the great and mighty man.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job: How Can I Argue with God?
21Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life. 22It is all the same, and so I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’ 23When the scourge brings sudden death, He mocks the despair of the innocent.…

Cross References
Ecclesiastes 9:2-3
It is the same for all: There is a common fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the unclean, for the one who sacrifices and the one who does not. As it is for the good, so it is for the sinner; as it is for the one who makes a vow, so it is for the one who refuses to take a vow. / This is an evil in everything that is done under the sun: There is one fate for everyone. Furthermore, the hearts of men are full of evil and madness while they are alive, and afterward they join the dead.

Matthew 5:45
that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Luke 13:1-5
At that time some of those present told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. / To this He replied, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered this way? / No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. ...

Psalm 73:12-14
Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth. / Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands. / For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.

Romans 2:6-11
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ...

Psalm 37:35-36
I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.

1 Peter 4:17-18
For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? / And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

Psalm 49:10-12
For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others. / Their graves are their eternal homes—their dwellings for endless generations—even though their lands were their namesakes. / But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish.

Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil. / Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death.

Malachi 3:18
So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”

2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

Psalm 34:19-21
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. / He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken. / Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned.

Proverbs 11:31
If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

John 9:1-3
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

Psalm 92:7
that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.


Treasury of Scripture

This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroys the perfect and the wicked.

He destroyeth

Ecclesiastes 9:1-3
For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them…

Ezekiel 21:3,4
And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked…

Luke 13:2-4
And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? …

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Job 9
1. Job acknowledges God's justice
22. Man's innocence is not to be condemned by afflictions














It is all the same
This phrase reflects Job's perception of the apparent randomness of suffering and justice in the world. In the Hebrew text, the word used here can be understood as "one" or "unified," suggesting that Job sees no distinction in the outcomes of the righteous and the wicked. This reflects a deep existential struggle, as Job grapples with the seeming lack of divine justice. Historically, this sentiment echoes the ancient Near Eastern understanding of fate and divine will, where human understanding is limited, and the divine plan is inscrutable.

therefore I say
Job's declaration here is a result of his intense personal suffering and his observations of the world around him. The Hebrew root for "say" (אָמַר, 'amar) is often used in the context of a solemn declaration or proclamation. This indicates that Job is not merely speaking offhandedly but is making a considered statement based on his experiences and reflections. In the broader scriptural context, this phrase underscores the importance of voicing one's struggles and doubts, a theme that resonates throughout the wisdom literature of the Bible.

‘He destroys
The verb "destroys" (שָׁמַד, shamad) in Hebrew conveys a sense of complete ruin or annihilation. Job attributes this action to God, reflecting his belief that God is ultimately responsible for the fate of all people. This is a profound theological assertion, as it challenges the conventional wisdom of retributive justice, where the righteous are rewarded, and the wicked are punished. Job's use of this term highlights his struggle to reconcile his understanding of God's nature with his personal experience of suffering.

both the blameless
The term "blameless" (תָּם, tam) refers to those who are morally upright and innocent. In the context of Job's life, he is described as blameless and upright at the beginning of the book (Job 1:1). This word choice emphasizes the perplexity and injustice Job feels, as he, a blameless man, suffers greatly. Theologically, this challenges the simplistic view of divine justice and invites readers to explore the complexities of God's governance of the world.

and the wicked.’
The "wicked" (רָשָׁע, rasha) are those who are morally corrupt and guilty of wrongdoing. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the wicked were expected to face divine retribution. Job's observation that both the blameless and the wicked are destroyed challenges this expectation and raises questions about the nature of divine justice. This phrase invites readers to reflect on the mystery of God's ways and the reality of suffering in a fallen world, encouraging a deeper trust in God's ultimate wisdom and justice, even when it is not immediately apparent.

Verse 22. - This is one thing; rather, the matter is one or it is all one. There is no difference, that is, between the case of the righteous and the wicked; all are alike sinful in God's sight, all equally "concluded under sin" (Galatians 3:22), and all consequently obnoxious to punishment at his hands (comp. Ecclesiastes 9:2). In a certain sense the statement is true, and corresponds with the argument of Romans 1-3; but no account is taken here of God's gracious forgiveness of sin, much less of the general scheme of redemption, or the compensation for earthly sufferings in an eternity of happiness, on which the hope of the Christian rests. Therefore I said it; rather, therefore I say with the Revised Version. He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked. As far as this world is concerned, it is undoubtedly true that calamities fall alike upon the just and upon the unjust. Death is the lot of all; trouble, suffering, grief, the lot of all (Job 6:7). Nor can it even be said that the wicked in this world suffer more than the good (comp. 1 Oct. 1529). Their sufferings are more the natural consequence of their actions, but do not seem to exceed in amount or severity the sufferings of the good. But this only shows that there must be a future life to redress the apparent injustice of the present one, and set the balance right.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
It
הִ֥יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is all the same;
אַחַ֗ת (’a·ḥaṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

that is why
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

I say,
אָמַ֑רְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘He
ה֣וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

destroys
מְכַלֶּֽה׃ (mə·ḵal·leh)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent

both the blameless
תָּ֥ם (tām)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8535: Complete, pious, gentle, dear

and the wicked.’
וְ֝רָשָׁ֗ע (wə·rā·šā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person


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