29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
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But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? …
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
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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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