- Bible
- Job
- Chapter 24
- Verse 23
Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.
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Gill's Exposition
Though it be given him to be in safety,.... Or "he gives him" (g), that is, it is God gives the wicked man to be in safety, notwithstanding all his wickedness; for Job, having described the wicked…
Barnes' Notes
Though it be given him to be in safety - That is, God gives him safety. The name God is often understood, or not expressed. The meaning is, that God gives this wicked man, or oppressor, safety. He is…
Job here, in the conclusion of his discourse,
I. Gives some further instances of the wickedness of these cruel bloody men. 1. Some are pirates and robbers at sea. To this many learned interpreters…
Cambridge Bible
though it be given Rather, he giveth them to be in safety. God makes the tents of the violent men to be secure, ch. Job 12:6; He watches over them, His eyes being upon their ways; comp. ch. Job 10:3,…
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