Job 20:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

Shall not - rather, 'For he knows (or knew) no quietness' or rest from desires.

In his belly - i:e., inwardly.

Not save - literally, 'not escape with that which he desired'-namely, with his much-prized wealth. Alluding to Job's having been stripped of his all.

Job 20:20

20 Surely he shall not feelg quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.