21Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
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Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. …
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth. …
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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