Job 24:22

Yet God drags away the mighty people by his power; 1 he rises up and does not strengthen them in life. 1

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life.

In Context

21The wicked one devours the barren women who have not borne children; 1 he does no good to the widow. 1

23God allows them to think they are secure, and they are happy about that, 1 but his eyes are on their ways. 1

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Cross References

Daniel 6:4Then the other chief administrators and the provincial governors looked for mistakes in the work Daniel did for the kingdom, but they could find no corruption or failure in his duty because he was faithful. No mistakes or negligence was found in him.

Revelation 16:13I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, of the beast, and of the false prophet.

Matthew Henry on Job 24:19-25

Ultimate Ruin of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 18 He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards. 19 Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned. 20 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree. 21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow. 22 He draweth also the mighty with his power: he… Read the whole commentary →

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