Job 36:16
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.
King James Version
In Context
15He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.
17But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.
Cross References
Job 19:8He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths.
Psalms 18:19He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Psalms 23:5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Psalms 36:8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
Psalms 118:5I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
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 →