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Job 24:23

Job 24:23
Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 24:18-25

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

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,…