Job 20:4KJV
Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 4 of 29
"Knowest thou this of old, since man was placed upon earth,"
In context
2Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for I make haste.
3I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
4Knowest thou this of old, since man was placed upon earth,
5That the triumphing of the wicked short, and the joy of the hypocrite for a moment?
6Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;