איוב, פרק כ״א, פסוק כ״ג

The profound question of Divine justice and how God manages the world lies at the very center of Job's painful argument. He observes a reality where a person's ultimate fate seems entirely disconnected from their moral actions. One individual lives a life filled with abundance, goodness, and physical pleasure right up until the day of death, while another endures constant, bitter suffering. Yet, in the end, both share the exact same destiny in the grave, covered by worms. The appearance of a world lacking clear providence or just judgment, where God seemingly harms the good and rewards the wicked, forms the heart of this deep complaint [רמב״ן, תקות אנוש, אלשיך].

When describing the individual who enjoys such a flawless existence, the primary approach among commentators is that this refers specifically to a wicked person [רש״י, מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם]. Alternatively, some view this figure more broadly as a representation of one extreme end of the human experience [ביאור שטיינזלץ, רמב״ן]. Regardless of his moral standing, this person reaches the end of his days at the absolute peak of physical strength and perfection [מצודת ציון, רלב״ג, מלבי״ם]. He passes away completely whole, never having experienced any sense of lack, painful suffering, illness, or physical harm before his death [רש״י, מלבי״ם, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

The absolute comfort of this individual extends to every possible level of his existence. His life is defined by a complete and total tranquility that shields him from all directions. This perfect state of rest is twofold: he lives entirely free from any external threats or troubles that might disturb him, while simultaneously enjoying a profound, uninterrupted internal peace [מלבי״ם].