Job 36:16

Even so would he have removed you out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no strictness; and that which should be set on your table should be full of fatness.

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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 poor in his affliction, and opens their ears in oppression.

17But you have fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on you.

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Cross References

Job 19:8He has fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he has 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 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

Psalms 36:8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of your house; and you shall make them drink of the river of your pleasures.

Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise you 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 →

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