Job 39:16
She is hardened against her young, as if they were not hers; she has labored in vain, with no fear compelling her.
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In Context
15She forgets that feet may trample them, or that the beasts of the field may shatter them.
17For God has deprived her of wisdom; neither has he given her understanding.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:26But the woman, whose son was alive, said to the king, for her heart was moved concerning her son, “I beg you, my lord, give the living infant to her, and do not kill him.” To the contrary, the other said, “Let it be neither for me, nor for you, instead divide it.”
Ecclesiastes 10:15The hardship of the foolish will afflict those who do not know to go into the city.
Lamentations 4:3GHIMEL. Yet even savages expose their breast and give milk to their young. But the daughter of my people is cruel, like the ostrich in the desert.
Romans 1:31foolish, disorderly; without affection, without fidelity, without mercy.
Matthew Henry on Job 39:14-19
Description of the Peacock and Ostrich. ( b. c. 1520.) 13 Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? 14 Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust, 15 And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them. 16 She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear; 17 Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding. 18 What time she… Read the whole commentary →