Job 20:1-5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

Zophar States Why he must Speak

Job 20:1-5

1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

2 Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.

3 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.

4 Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,

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