Job 17:8
The righteous shalbe astonied at this, and the innocent shalbe moued against ye hypocrite.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.
In Context
7Mine eye therefore is dimme for griefe, and all my strength is like a shadowe.
9But the righteous wil holde his way, and he whose hands are pure, shall increase his strength.
Cross References
Job 22:19The righteous shall see them, and shall reioyce, and the innocent shall laugh them to scorne.
Psalms 37:1A Psalme of David. Fret not thy selfe because of the wicked men, neither be enuious for the euill doers.
Psalms 73:12Lo, these are the wicked, yet prosper they alway, and increase in riches.
Habakkuk 1:13Thou art of pure eyes, and canst not see euill: thou canst not behold wickednesse: wherefore doest thou looke vpon the transgressors, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked deuoureth the man, that is more righteous then he?
Romans 11:33O the deepenesse of the riches, both of the wisdome, and knowledge of God! howe vnsearcheable are his iudgements, and his wayes past finding out!
Matthew Henry on Job 17:2-10
Deplorable Condition of Job; The Improvement of Job's Troubles. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. 2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provocation? 3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me? 4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them. 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail. 6 He hath made me… Read the whole commentary →