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Job 5:2

Job 5:2
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For wrath killeth the foolish man,.... Not one that is an idiot, and destitute of common sense, and has no understanding in things natural and civil; but a wicked man, who has no knowledge of things…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For wrath killeth the foolish man - That is, the wrath of God. The word foolish here is used as synonymous with wicked, because wickedness is supreme folly. The general proposition here is, that the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 5:1-5

A very warm dispute being begun between Job and his friends, Eliphaz here makes a fair motion to put the matter to a reference. In all debates perhaps the sooner this is done the better if the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 5:1 asked, Will any one answer thy complaint? will complaining bring any deliverance? This verse gives the other side nay, rather, such murmuring betrays a mind "most incorrect to heaven," and…