25I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
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Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; …
Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. …
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; …
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. …
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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