Scripture Spot Logo

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, And they shall have no way to flee; And their hope shall be the giving up of the ghost.

Commentaries

...

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail - That is, they will be wearied out by anxiously looking for relief from their miseries. “Noy…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As the giving up of the ghost. —Omit the as of comparison; or do so, and adopt the marginal reading. Thus ends the first …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Also you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid; yes, many shall seek your favor. But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, –

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail
Either through grief and envy at Job's prosperity, and with looking for his fa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Zophar exhorts Job to repentance and gives him encouragement, yet mixed with hard thoughts of him. He thought that worldly prosperity was always th…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After Zophar has shown that there is something hidden in divine wisdom that is incomprehensible to people, he proceeds to clarify something he had …

Sermons

Loading sermons...

Catechisms

Loading catechisms...

Confessions

Loading confessions...

Devotionals

Loading devotionals...