John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 24:24
Job 24:24 They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all [other], and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. Ver. 24. They are exalted for a little while ] Or, they are exalted, but within a little while they are not. This former part of the verse needeth no exposition, saith an expositor. And as for the latter, They are taken away as all others, they are cut off as the tops of the ears of corn ] It may be understood that the like... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - 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. Ver. 23. Though it be given him to be in safety ] Heb. It is given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth. His safety and prosperity was given him for a better purpose; but (as if God had hired him to be wicked) he abuseth it to creature confidence, leaning too hard upon the arm of flesh. Yet his eyes are upon their ways ] Nevertheless God prospereth them (according to Psa 34:11 ).... read more