Job 8:19
Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth others shall spring.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow.
In Context
18If he is destroyed from his place, then it shall deny him, [saying], I have not seen thee.
20Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, nor will he uphold the evil-doers.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raises up the poor out of the dust, he lifts up the needy from the dunghill, to make them sit with rulers, and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are LORD's, and he has set the world upon them.
Psalms 75:7But God is the judge. He put one down, and lifts another up.
Ezekiel 17:24And all the trees of the field shall know that I, LORD, have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish. I, LORD, have spoken and have done it.
Matthew 13:20And that which was sown upon the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and straightaway receiving it with joy,
Matthew Henry on Job 8:9-20
8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: 9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) 10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? 11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water? 12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb. 13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:… Read the whole commentary →