Job 20:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The triumphing of the wicked is short. — He affirms that the destruction of the wicked is not only certain, but speedy. (Comp. Psalms 103:16 and Job 7:8; Job 7:10.)

Job 20:5

5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short,a and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?