23 One dies in his full strength,
Being wholly at ease and secure;
24 His [a]pails are full of milk,
And the marrow of his bones is moist.
25 Another man dies in the bitterness of his soul,
Never having eaten with pleasure.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 21:24 LXX, Vg. bowels; Syr. sides; Tg. breasts

23 One person dies in full vigor,(A)
    completely secure and at ease,(B)
24 well nourished(C) in body,[a]
    bones(D) rich with marrow.(E)
25 Another dies in bitterness of soul,(F)
    never having enjoyed anything good.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 21:24 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.