19My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
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And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. …
His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 18-25)That which crowned Job’s prosperity was the pleasing prospect he had of the continuance of it. Though he knew, in general, that he was liable to trouble, and therefore was not secure (Job 3:26; I was not in safety, neither had I rest ), yet he had no particular occasion for fear, but as much reason as ever any man had to count upon the lengthening out of his tranquility. I. See here what his thoug…
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