Job 21:6 ESV

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Job 21:1-34

SECOND SERIES OF THE DEBATE 1. With Eliphaz (chaps. 15-17) a. Speech of Eliphaz (chap. 15) b. Reply of Job (chaps. 16-17) 2. With Bildad (chaps. 18-19) a. Speech of Bildad (chap. 18) b. Reply of Job (chap. 19) 3. With Zophar (chaps. 20-21) a. Speech of Zophar (chap. 20) b. Reply of Job (chap. 21) The second series of the debate is in the same order as the first, and with the same question in view. ELIPHAZ AND JOB Eliphaz opens in chapter 15. Job is accused of vehemence and vanity; of... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Job 21:1-34

The Profitableness of Religion Job 21:15 This inquiry will lead us, by a very little expansion of its terms, to consider the general subject of the advantages of religion. Regard the text in that broad aspect, not limiting it to prayer, or any special exercise of piety, but as opening up these great questions: What better is a man for being religious? Is it not possible to be as good and as great without religion as with it? Understand that we are speaking exclusively of the Christian... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Job 21:4-6

(4) As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled? (5) Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth. (6) Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh. Perhaps this part of Job's discourse is as interesting and important as any in the whole controversy. He first reminds his friends, that his eye is unto GOD. From him came his affliction, and therefore from him alone he looks for deliverance. He next... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Job 21:1-6

1-6 Job comes closer to the question in dispute. This was, Whether outward prosperity is a mark of the true church, and the true members of it, so that ruin of a man's prosperity proves him a hypocrite? This they asserted, but Job denied. If they looked upon him, they might see misery enough to demand compassion, and their bold interpretations of this mysterious providence should be turned into silent wonder. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Job 21:1-6

Job Appeals for Consideration v. 1. But Job answered and said, in setting aside the insinuations of Zophar, v. 2. Hear diligently my speech and let this be your consolations. What Job was about to state was to take the place of the bungling attempts of his friends to set matters right. At the same time attentive silence would provide more real comfort than all their empty talk. v. 3. Suffer me that I may speak, they should consent to his speaking, enduring it once more; and after that I... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Job 21:1-34

B.—JOB: That which experience teaches concerning the prosperity of the ungodly during their life on earth argues not against but for his innocence:Job 21:01. Introductory appeal to the friends:Job 21:1-61 But Job answered and said:2 Hear diligently my speech,and let this be your consolations.3 Suffer me that I may speak;and after that I have spoken, mock on.4 As for me, is my complaint to man?and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?5 Mark me, and be... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Job 21:1-34

“Shall Any Teach God?” Job 21:1-34 After a brief introduction, in which he claims the right to reply, Job 21:1-6 , Job brings forward a new argument. He affirms that his friends are wrong in assuming that the connection between sin and suffering is invariable. On the contrary, he urges that wicked men often spend their lives in prosperity, on the farm, in the fold, and in the home, Job 21:10-11 . Sounds of joy issue from their dwellings, Job 21:12 . They die without prolonged torture, Job... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Job 21:1-34

Here, as in the first cycle, Job answered not merely Zophar, but the whole argument. First of all, he set over against their statement and illustrations the fact patent to all that often the wicked are prosperous. This prosperity he described in detail. It is personal, they "live," and "wax mighty." It is continued to their children, who are established. It is manifest in their possessions, "their houses are safe." Their increase is successful. It is seen in their habits, in the dance and the... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 21:1-34

Job 21. Job’ s Reply.— Zophar was graphic and vigorous, but had nothing to say. Nevertheless his speech suggests to Job his next argument. The facts are quite the opposite of what Zophar has said: the wicked do not die prematurely. Is the doctrine of Providence true? Job 21:1-Joshua : . Job invites the friends to listen in silence ( Job 21:5) at the terrible truths he has to disclose ( Job 21:6). In Job 21:4 read “ of man” ( mg.) : the meaning is that Job complains of God. Job 21:7-1... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 21:6

When I remember what I have partly observed and partly felt of these things. The very remembrance of what is past fills me with dread and horror. read more