Job 27:23
He shall clasp his hands upon him, and shall hiss at him, beholding his place.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.
In Context
22And he shall cast upon him, and shall not spare: out of his hand he would willingly flee.
Cross References
Esther 9:22Because on those days the Jews revenged themselves of their enemies, and their mourning and sorrow were turned into mirth and joy, and that these should be days of feasting and gladness, in which they should send one to another portions of meats; and should give gifts to the poor.
Proverbs 11:10When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.
Lamentations 2:15Samech. All they that passed by the way have clapped their hands at thee: they have hissed, and wagged their heads at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying: Is this the city of perfect beauty, the joy of all the earth?
Nahum 3:19Thy destruction is not hidden, thy wound is grievous: all that have heard the fame of thee, have clapped their hands over thee: for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually?
Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath judged your judgment on her.
Matthew Henry on Job 27:12-23
Heritage of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 11 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal. 12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain? 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. 14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. 15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall… Read the whole commentary →