Job 20:12-15 Job Chapter 20

12 “Though evil is sweet in his mouth
and he hides it under his tongue,

13 though he cannot bear to let it go
and keeps it in his mouth,

14 yet his food will turn sour in his stomach;
it will become the venom of serpents within him.

15 He will spit out the riches he swallowed;
God will make his stomach vomit them up.

Meaning of Job 20:12-15

Job 20:12 warns against the fleeting pleasure of wickedness: "Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he hides it under his tongue." The verse reminds us that sin might initially seem enticing, but its temporary gratification leads to lasting consequences, calling us to pursue righteousness and shun deceit.

Cross References for Job 20:12-15

Genesis 3:6 - When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and al... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:6

Job 15:16 - how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks up evil like water! Click to read the verse Job 15:16 Click to read the verse Job 15:16

Ecclesiastes 11:9 - Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your y... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:9

Psalms 109:17-18 - He loved to pronounce a curse— may it come on him; he found no pleasure in blessing— may it be ... Click to read the verse Psalms 109:17-18 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:17-18

Proverbs 9:17-18 - “Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!” Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:17-18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:17-18

Psalms 10:7 - His mouth is full of curses and lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue. Click to read the verse Psalms 10:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:7

Proverbs 20:17 - Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:17