Job 36:8

And if they have been prisoned in chains, and taken in cords of trouble,

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;

In Context

7Lifting them up to the seat of kings, and making them safe for ever.

9Then he makes clear to them what they have done, even their evil works in which they have taken pride.

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Cross References

Job 19:6Be certain that it is God who has done me wrong, and has taken me in his net.

Psalms 18:5\18:4\The cords of death were round me, and the seas of evil put me in fear.

Psalms 116:3The nets of death were round me, and the pains of the underworld had me in their grip; I was full of trouble and sorrow.

Lamentations 3:9He has put up a wall of cut stones about my ways, he has made my roads twisted.

Matthew Henry on Job 36:6-15

5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; 9 Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded. 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and… Read the whole commentary →

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