Job 20:18

American Standard Version

That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down; According to the substance that he hath gotten, he shall not rejoice.

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Job 20:18 in other translations

He will restore that for which he labored, and will not swallow it down.
He will not rejoice according to the substance that he has gotten.

Job 20:18 · World English Bible

Job 20:18 in context

  1. 16He shall suck the poison of asps: The viper’s tongue shall slay him.
  2. 17He shall not look upon the rivers, The flowing streams of honey and butter.
  3. 18That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down; According to the substance that he hath gotten, he shall not rejoice.
  4. 19For he hath oppressed and forsaken the poor; He hath violently taken away a house, and he shall not build it up.
  5. 20Because he knew no quietness within him, He shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth.