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The tents of robbers prosper, And they that provoke God are secure; Into whose hand God bringeth [abundantly].

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The tabernacles of robbers prosper – The tents or dwellings of robbers are safe and secure. This is Job’s original proposition, to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Into whose hand God brings abundantly. —Some understand these words to mean, to him that brings his god in his hand ([Reference H…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The tabernacles of robbers prosper
Such as the Chaldeans and Sabeans, who had robbed Job of his substance, and fille…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job appeals to facts. The most audacious robbers, oppressors, and impious evildoers often prosper. Yet this is not by fortune or chance; the Lord o…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

In the previous chapter, Zophar had tried to show that a person cannot understand the secrets of God’s wisdom (Job 11:6) in order to in…

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