Job 36:6

But he does not save the impious, though he grants judgment to the poor.

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In The King James Version

He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.

In Context

5God does not abandon the powerful, for he himself is also powerful.

7He will not take his eyes away from the just, and he continually establishes kings on their throne, and they are exalted.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:22You shall not harm a widow or an orphan.

Job 8:22Those who hate you, will be clothed with confusion, and the tabernacle of the impious will not continue.

Job 21:30that the evil-doer is reserved for the day of destruction, and he will be led to the day of wrath.

Psalms 9:12Sing a psalm to the Lord, who dwells in Zion. Announce his study among the Gentiles.

Psalms 72:12Behold, these are sinners, and, abounding in this age, they have obtained riches.

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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