Job 17:9
Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.
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In Context
10But come back, now, all of you, come; and I will not see a wise man among you.
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:1Now there was a long war between Saul's people and David's people; and David became stronger and stronger, but those on Saul's side became more and more feeble.
Job 27:5Let it be far from me! I will certainly not say that you are right! I will come to death before I give up my righteousness.
Job 31:7If my steps have been turned out of the way, or if my heart went after my eyes, or if the property of another is in my hands;
Psalms 11:3If the bases are broken down, what is the upright man to do?
Psalms 26:6I will make my hands clean from sin; so will I go round your altar, O Lord;
Psalms 84:7\84:6\Going through the valley of balsam-trees, they make it a place of springs; it is clothed with blessings by the early rain.
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 →