Albert Barnes Commentary Job 27:14

"If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword; And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread." — Job 27:14 (ASV)

If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword - That is, they will be slain in war. The first calamities mentioned here that would come upon a man relate to his family (Job 27:14–18); the next are those that would come upon himself (Job 27:19–23).

All the sentiments expressed here are found in the various speeches of Job's friends and, according to the interpretation suggested above, this is designed to represent their sentiments. They maintained that if a wicked man was blessed with a numerous family and seemed prosperous, it was only so that the punishment might come more heavily upon him, because they certainly would be cut off (Job 20:10).

And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread - This sentiment was advanced by Zophar (Job 20:10); see the notes at that verse.