What does Job 21:30 mean?

Job 21:30 highlights themes such as death, judgment, finality when read in context.

How should I apply Job 21:30 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.

28For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked?

29Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens,

30That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.

31Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?

32Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.

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Hebrews 9:27
This verse emphasizes the certainty of death and judgment, similar to Job's assertion.
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Both verses discuss the return of the body to the earth after death.
Psalm 49:14
This verse speaks of the fate of the wicked after death, echoing Job's concerns.