24He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; …
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 16-30)Elihu here addresses himself more directly to Job. He had spoken to the rest (Job 34:10) as men of understanding ; now, speaking to Job; he puts an if upon his understanding: If thou hast understanding , hear this and observe it, Job 34:16. I. Hear this, That God is not to be quarrelled with for any thing that he does. It is daring presumption to arraign and condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had d…
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