Job 17:8
The upright are surprised at this, and he who has done no wrong is troubled because of the evil-doers.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
In Context
7My eyes have become dark because of my pain, and all my body is wasted to a shade.
9Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.
Cross References
Job 22:19The upright saw it and were glad: and those who had done no wrong made sport of them,
Psalms 37:1Of David. Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.
Psalms 73:12Truly, such are the sinners; they do well at all times, and their wealth is increased.
Habakkuk 1:13Before your holy eyes sin may not be seen, and you are unable to put up with wrong; why, then, are your eyes on the false? why do you say nothing when the evil-doer puts an end to one who is more upright than himself?
Romans 11:33O how deep is the wealth of the wisdom and knowledge of God! no one is able to make discovery of his decisions, and his ways may not be searched out.
Matthew Henry on Job 17:2-10
Deplorable Condition of Job; The Improvement of Job's Troubles. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. 2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? 3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me? 4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them. 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. 6 He hath made me… Read the whole commentary →