Job 36:17

But you are preoccupied with the fate of the wicked; judgment and justice fill your mind.

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In The King James Version

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

In Context

16God is trying to rescue you from the jaws of trouble to a place of freedom and safety, filling your table full of the very best food.

18But be careful that your anger doesn't seduce you into mockery; and don't let the size of the ‘bribe’ lead you into sin.

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Cross References

Job 16:5I could build you up by my mouth speaking words; the movement of my lips would ease your pain.

Job 34:7Has there ever been a man like Job with such a thirst for ridiculing others?

Job 34:36If only Job were thoroughly condemned because he speaks like evil people do.

Romans 1:32Even though they realize exactly what God requires, they do things that deserve death. Not only do they do such things themselves, they also support others in doing them.

Matthew Henry on Job 36:16-24

15 He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression. 16 Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness. 17 But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee. 18 Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee. 19 Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all… Read the whole commentary →

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