25And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?
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The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.
Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? …
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 18-25)Job here, in the conclusion of his discourse, I. Gives some further instances of the wickedness of these cruel bloody men. 1. Some are pirates and robbers at sea. To this many learned interpreters apply those difficult expressions (Job 24:18), He is swift upon the waters . Privateers choose those ships that are the best sailors. In these swift ships they cruise from one channel to another, to pick…
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