Job 20:20 Hebrew Word Analysis

0כִּ֤י׀h3588
1לֹאh3808
2Surely he shall not feelיָדַ֣עh3045
3quietnessשָׁלֵ֣וh7961
4in his bellyבְּבִטְנ֑וֹh990
5of that which he desiredבַּ֝חֲמוּד֗וֹh2530
6לֹ֣אh3808
7he shall not saveיְמַלֵּֽט׃h4422

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Because he knew no quietness within him, He shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

There is no peace for him in his wealth, and no salvation for him in those things in which he took delight.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Because he knew no rest in his craving, he shall save nought of what he most desired.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

World English Bible (WEB)

"Because he knew no quietness within him, He shall not save anything of that in which he delights.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For he hath not known ease in his belly. With his desirable thing he delivereth not himself.