Job 36:16

And he has also enticed thee out of the mouth of the enemy: 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15Because they afflicted the weak and helpless: 1 And he will vindicate the judgment of the meek. 1

17There is a deep gulf and a rushing stream beneath it, 1 And thy table came down full of fatness. 1 Judgment shall not fail from the righteous; 1

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Cross References

Job 19:8I am fenced round about, and can by no means escape: 1 He has set darkness before my face. 1

Psalms 23:5He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, 1 And mercy from God his Savior. 1

Psalms 36:8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: 1 Fret not thyself so as to do evil. 1

Psalms 63:5To shoot in secret at the blameless; 1 They will shoot him suddenly, and will not fear. 1

Psalms 118:5O that my ways were directed 1 To keep thine ordinances. 1

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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