Job 8:20
Look, God doesn't reject someone who is innocent, and he doesn't support those who are guilty.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:
In Context
19Its life is over, and others spring up from the earth to take its place.
21He can make you laugh with happiness again and shout for joy.
Cross References
Job 9:22That's why I say, ‘It makes no difference to God. He destroys both the innocent and the wicked.’
Psalms 34:17But when his people call out for help, he hears them and rescues them from all their troubles.
Psalms 37:37Observe the innocent, look at those who do right! Those who love peace have a future!
Proverbs 10:9Honest people will live in safety, but those who behave deceitfully will be caught out.
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 →