12 But if they will not obey, they shall pass by the sword and perish [a]without knowledge.

13 But the hypocrites [b]of heart increase the wrath: for they [c]call not when he bindeth them.

14 Their soul dieth in [d]youth, and their life among the whoremongers.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 36:12 That is, in their folly or obstination, and so shall be cause of their own destruction.
  2. Job 36:13 Which are maliciously bent against God, and flatter themselves in their vices.
  3. Job 36:13 When they are in affliction, they seek not to God for succor, as Asa in 2 Chron. 16:12; Rev.16:11.
  4. Job 36:14 They die of some vile death, and that before they come to age.

12 But if they do not listen,
    they will perish by the sword[a](A)
    and die without knowledge.(B)

13 “The godless in heart(C) harbor resentment;(D)
    even when he fetters them, they do not cry for help.(E)
14 They die in their youth,(F)
    among male prostitutes of the shrines.(G)

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  1. Job 36:12 Or will cross the river