Job 17:9
That the righteous may hold on his way, and, the clean of hands, increase in strength.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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2 Samuel 3:1And the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was prolonged,—and, David, waxed stronger and stronger, and, the house of Saul, became weaker and weaker.
Job 27:5Far be it from me! that I should justify, you,—Even until I breathe my last, will I not let go mine integrity from me:
Job 31:7If my goings have swerved from the way,—and, after mine eyes, hath gone my heart, and, to my hands, hath adhered any stain,
Psalms 11:3When the pillars are overthrown, What could, a righteous man, do?
Psalms 26:6I will bathe, in pureness, my hands,—so will I go in procession around thine altar, O Yahweh;
Psalms 84:7They go from strength to strength, Each one appeareth before God in Zion.
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 →