Job 22:17
Who said to God, Go away from us; and, What is the Ruler of all able to do to us?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?
In Context
16Who were violently taken away before their time, who were overcome by the rush of waters:
18Though he made their houses full of good things: but the purpose of the evil-doers is far from me!
Cross References
Job 21:10Their ox is ready at all times to give seed; their cow gives birth, without dropping her young.
Psalms 4:6\4:5\Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
Malachi 3:14You have said, It is no use worshipping God: what profit have we had from keeping his orders, and going in clothing of sorrow before the Lord of armies?
Matthew 8:34And all the town came out to Jesus; and seeing him they made request that he would go away from their part of the country.
Matthew Henry on Job 22:16-21
Judgments Executed on the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 15 Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? 16 Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood: 17 Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? 18 Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me. 19 The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn. 20 Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire… Read the whole commentary →