Job 17:9
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.
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In Context
8Upright men shall be astonished at this, And the innocent shall stir up himself against the godless.
10But as for you all, come on now again; And I shall not find a wise man among you.
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:1Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: and David waxed stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
Job 27:5Far be it from me that I should justify you: Till I die I will not put away mine integrity from me.
Job 31:7If my step hath turned out of the way, And my heart walked after mine eyes, And if any spot hath cleaved to my hands:
Psalms 11:3If the foundations be destroyed, What can the righteous do?
Psalms 26:6I will wash my hands in innocency: So will I compass thine altar, O Jehovah;
Psalms 84:7They go from strength to strength; Every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.
Matthew Henry on Job 17:2-10
Deplorable Condition of Job; The Improvement of Job's Troubles. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. 2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? 3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me? 4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them. 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. 6 He hath made me… Read the whole commentary →