Job 36:16

Yes, he would have allured you out of distress, into a wide place, where there is no restriction. That which is set on your table would be full of fatness.

World English Bible Classic

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

15He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression.

17“But you are full of the judgment of the wicked. Judgment and justice take hold of you.

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Cross References

Job 19:8He has walled up my way so that I can’t pass, and has set darkness in my paths.

Psalms 18:19He brought me out also into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Psalms 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.

Psalms 36:8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the abundance of your house. You will make them drink of the river of your pleasures.

Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,

Psalms 118:5Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me with freedom.

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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