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Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks.
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Verse 27 is found in chapter 15 of Job. Eliphaz describes the destiny of the wicked through images of anguish, fear, hunger, and destruction. His portrait functions as a general explanation of moral judgment, but within the dialogue it becomes an indirect accusation. The structure of the argument maintains the retributive logic: visible calamity equals prior wickedness.
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Compare Job 15:27 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Er brüstet sich wie ein fetter Wanst und macht sich feist und dick.
Español · RVR1909 Porque cubrió su rostro con su gordura, E hizo pliegues sobre los ijares;
Español · NTBT Aunque cubrió su rostro de gordura y acumuló grasa en sus costados,
Français · LSG Il avait le visage couvert de graisse, Les flancs chargés d'embonpoint;
Italiano · DIO1885 Perciocchè egli ha coperto il suo viso di grasso, Ed ha fatte delle pieghe sopra i suoi fianchi;
Português · ARC Porquanto cobriu o seu rosto com a sua gordura, e criou gordura nas ilhargas.
中文 · RCUV 又因他的臉蒙上油脂， 腰上積滿肥肉。
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