Job 21:12 Job 21 - The Wicked's Prosperity and Job's Complaint

12 They sing to the music of tambourine and harp;
they make merry to the sound of the flute.

Meaning of Job 21:12

Job 21:12 describes the temporary joys of the wicked, who "sing to the music of timbrel and lyre; they make merry to the sound of the pipe." This verse contrasts fleeting earthly pleasures with the enduring righteousness of God, reminding us that true contentment lies not in revelry, but in a life aligned with divine will.

Cross References for Job 21:12

Genesis 4:21 - His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute. Click to read the verse Genesis 4:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 4:21

Genesis 31:27 - Why did you run off secretly and deceive me? Why didn’t you tell me, so I could send you away w... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:27 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:27

Isaiah 5:12 - They have harps and lyres at their banquets, tambourines and flutes and wine, but they have no ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:12

Isaiah 22:13 - But see, there is joy and revelry, slaughtering of cattle and killing of sheep, eating of meat ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:13

Psalms 150:4 - praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, Click to read the verse Psalms 150:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 150:4

Amos 6:4-6 - You lie on beds inlaid with ivory and lounge on your couches. You dine on choice lambs and fatt... Click to read the verse Amos 6:4-6 Click to read the verse Amos 6:4-6

Daniel 6:18 - Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any enterta... Click to read the verse Daniel 6:18 Click to read the verse Daniel 6:18