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Job 21:33

Christian Standard Bible

33 The dirt on his grave is sweet to him. Everyone follows behind him, and those who go before him are without number.

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American Standard Version

The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, And all men shall draw after him, As there were innumerable before him.

English Standard Version

The clods of the valley are sweet to him; all mankind follows after him, and those who go before him are innumerable.

King James Version

The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.

New American Standard Bible

β€œThe clods of the valley will gently cover him; Moreover, all mankind will follow after him, While countless others go before him.

New International Version

The soil in the valley is sweet to them; everyone follows after them, and a countless throng goes before them.

New King James Version

The clods of the valley shall be sweet to him; Everyone shall follow him, As countless have gone before him.

New Living Translation

A great funeral procession goes to the cemetery. Many pay their respects as the body is laid to rest, and the earth gives sweet repose.

World English Bible

The clods of the valley will be sweet to him. All men will draw after him, as there were innumerable before him.