Job 15:20, Pro 4:16-17 | JFB | e4.org | 20. travaileth —rather, "trembleth of himself," though there is no real danger [UMBREIT ]. and the number of his years, &c.—This gives the reason why the wicked man trembles continually; namely, because he knows not the moment when his life must end.

‏ Job 15:20

20. travaileth—rather, "trembleth of himself," though there is no real danger [UMBREIT].

and the number of his years, &c.—This gives the reason why the wicked man trembles continually; namely, because he knows not the moment when his life must end.

‏ Proverbs 4:16-17

16, 17. The reason is found in the character of sinners, whose zeal to do evil is forcibly depicted (Pr 6:4; Ps 36:5). They live by flagrant vices (Pr 1:13). Some prefer to render, "Their bread is wickedness, their drink violence" (compare Job 15:16; 34:7).