Job 18:11-12 | MHM | STEP | Miserable Condition of the Wicked Bildad describes the terrible end that comes to wicked people. He says sinners are not only troubled in this life, but also face even worse punishment after death. Bildad’s words are meant to warn of the consequences of living without God, but he wrongly believes all suffering is proof of wickedness. v. 11-12 : The wicked are surrounded by fear and dread. Terrors frighten him on every side and chase him at his heels. His strength is famished, and calamity is ready for his stumbling (Job 18:11-12 ). Because of guilt and fear of God’s anger, they feel scared wherever they go. Their confidence fails, and they are always afraid (Proverbs 28:1 ).

‏ Job 18:11-12

Miserable Condition of the Wicked

Bildad describes the terrible end that comes to wicked people. He says sinners are not only troubled in this life, but also face even worse punishment after death. Bildad’s words are meant to warn of the consequences of living without God, but he wrongly believes all suffering is proof of wickedness.

v. 11-12: The wicked are surrounded by fear and dread. Terrors frighten him on every side and chase him at his heels. His strength is famished, and calamity is ready for his stumbling(Job 18:11-12 ^a). Because of guilt and fear of God’s anger, they feel scared wherever they go. Their confidence fails, and they are always afraid (Proverbs 28:1 ^b).

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