Job 8:19
Such is the joy of his way, and out of the dust another comes up to take his place.
Bible in Basic English
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 taken away from his place, then it will say, I have not seen you.
20Truly, God will not give up him who is without sin, and will not take evil-doers by the hand.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8Lifting the poor out of the dust, and him who is in need out of the lowest place, to give them their place among rulers, and for their heritage the seat of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's and he has made them the base of the world.
Psalms 75:7\75:6\For honour does not come from the east, or from the west, or uplifting from the south;
Ezekiel 17:24And it will be clear to all the trees of the field that I the Lord have made low the high tree and made high the low tree, drying up the green tree and making the dry tree full of growth; I the Lord have said it and have done it.
Matthew 13:20And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes 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 →