Job 8:20
God will not discard the simple, nor will he extend his hand to the spiteful,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:
In Context
19For this is the benefit of his way, that others in turn may spring up from the earth.
21even until your mouth is filled with laughter and your lips with rejoicing.
Cross References
Job 9:22There is one thing that I have said: both the innocent and the impious he consumes.
Psalms 34:17Lord, when will you look down upon me? Restore my soul from before their malice, my only one from before the lions.
Proverbs 10:9He who walks in simplicity walks in confidence. But he who corrupts his ways shall be discovered.
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 →