Job 20:5
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
Cross-references
Job 20:18 expands on the wicked not enjoying his gains, reinforcing the same point within Zophar's speech.
Job 27:13-23 describes the wicked's portion from God, affirming that their triumph is short-lived as in Job 20:5.
In Job 27:8, Job asks what hope the godless have when God cuts them off, reinforcing the fleeting nature of their joy.
Job 18:6 continues the light imagery, showing the wicked's lamp extinguished — parallel to the momentary joy.
Job 18:5 says the wicked's light is put out, a vivid image matching the brief joy described in Job 20:5.
Job 5:3 describes the fool's sudden downfall, directly illustrating the short-lived exulting of the wicked in Job 20:5.
In Job 8:19, Bildad says the joy of the wicked's way is brief, directly paralleling this verse.
Job 15:29-34 elaborates that the wicked's wealth will not endure, reinforcing the same theme of temporary prosperity.
Job 24:24 says the wicked are exalted briefly then gone, directly parallel to their short triumph.
Job 8:13 states the hope of the godless perishes, directly echoing the fleeting joy of the wicked.
Exodus 15:10 shows God's wind covering the enemy, fulfilling the principle that the wicked's joy is cut short.
In Acts 12:23, Herod's sudden death by worms demonstrates the short-lived joy of the godless.
In Acts 12:22, Herod's acclamation as a god illustrates the wicked's momentary glory.
In Psalm 73:18-20, the wicked are destroyed in a moment, mirroring the fleeting triumph of the godless.
In Psalm 37:36, the wicked's sudden disappearance echoes the short-lived joy of the godless.
In Psalm 37:35, the wicked spreading like a green tree parallels the temporary flourishing of the godless.
In Esther 7:10, Haman's execution on his own gallows fulfills the principle that the wicked's triumph is brief.
In Esther 5:12, Haman's pride in his exclusive invitation shows the fleeting joy of the godless.
In Esther 5:11, Haman's boasting of his riches and honors exemplifies the wicked's short-lived triumph described here.
Judges 16:21-30 recounts the Philistines' celebration over Samson, which ends in their destruction — a narrative example of short-lived exulting.
Esther 6:12 shows Haman's sudden humiliation after plotting against Mordecai, illustrating the short triumph of the wicked.
Hebrews 11:25 shows Moses choosing suffering over temporary sin — echoing Job's point that the wicked's triumph is short.
Acts 5:37 recounts Judas of Galilee who perished and his followers dispersed — a historical example of a wicked leader's brief success.
John 16:20 says the world will rejoice while disciples weep, but the world's joy is temporary — directly parallels the short triumph of the wicked.
Luke 22:53 calls this 'your hour and the power of darkness' — the wicked's temporary triumph mirrors the short joy of the hypocrite.
Luke 6:25 pronounces woe on those who laugh now, for they shall mourn — directly echoing the brief joy of the hypocrite.
Matthew 27:3 shows Judas's remorse after betrayal — his hypocrite's joy ended quickly when he saw Jesus condemned.
Ecclesiastes 8:13 explicitly says the wicked will not lengthen his days — a direct restatement of Job 20:5's truth.
Psalm 73:19 describes the sudden destruction of the wicked, directly echoing their fleeting triumph.
Psalm 58:9 speaks of sudden sweeping away of the wicked, parallel to their brief joy.
In 1 Samuel 30:16, the Amalekites' celebration after their raid is cut short by David's attack, showing their joy was momentary.
Psalm 37:2 says the wicked fade like grass, a clear parallel to their short-lived triumph.
In 1 Kings 16:15, Zimri's reign of seven days is a very brief triumph of a wicked king, cut short by siege.
In Esther 5:9, Haman's joy at Esther's invitation is immediately soured by Mordecai, illustrating fleeting triumph.
Isaiah 37:36 records the sudden destruction of the Assyrian army — a historical example of the wicked's short-lived triumph from Job 20:5.
Psalm 94:3 laments the wicked's prolonged exultation — a tension with Job 20:5's claim that it is short.
Daniel 4:33 shows Nebuchadnezzar's sudden madness — a vivid illustration of the wicked's brief triumph from Job 20:5.
Daniel 5:5 depicts the handwriting on the wall interrupting Belshazzar's feast — a dramatic instance of the wicked's joy being momentary.
Proverbs 12:3 declares the wicked cannot be established — directly reinforcing Job 20:5's point that their triumph is temporary.
In Judges 16:30, the Philistines' celebration ends in destruction — their triumph is fleeting.
In Judges 15:14, the Philistines' triumph over Samson is instantly reversed — their joy is short-lived.
Exodus 15:9 records the enemy's boastful exulting, which is precisely the kind of short-lived joy Job 20:5 warns about.