Job 27:17
He prepareth — and the righteous putteth [it] on, And the silver the innocent doth apportion.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
In Context
16If he heap up as dust silver, And as clay prepare clothing,
18He hath built as a moth his house, And as a booth a watchman hath made.
Cross References
Esther 8:1On that day hath the king Ahasuerus given to Esther the queen the house of Haman, adversary of the Jews, and Mordecai hath come in before the king, for Esther hath declared what he [is] to her,
Proverbs 28:8Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
Matthew Henry on Job 27:12-23
Heritage of the Wicked. ( b. c. 1520.) 11 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I not conceal. 12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain? 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. 14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread. 15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall… Read the whole commentary →