Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Job 24:14-25 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

14. Soon after sunset they murderthe poor and the needy,and at night they steal.

15. Others wait for the dark,thinking they won't be seenif they sleep with the wifeor husband of someone else.

16. Robbers hide during the day,then break in after darkbecause they reject the light.

17. They prefer night to day,since the terrors of the nightare their friends.

18. Those sinners are filthy foamon the surface of the water.And so, their fields and vineyardswill fall under a curseand won't produce.

19. Just as the heat of summerswallows the snow,the world of the deadswallows those who sin.

20. Forgotten here on earth,and with their power broken,they taste sweet to worms.

21. Sinners take advantage of widowsand other helpless women.

22. But God's mighty strengthdestroys those in power.Even if they seem successful,they are doomed to fail.

23. God may let them feel secure,but they are neverout of his sight.

24. Great for a while; gone for ever!Sinners are mowed downlike weeds,then they wither and die.

25. If I haven't spoken the truth,then prove me wrong.