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I chose out their way, and sat [as] chief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I chose out their way - That is, I became their guide and counselor. Rosenmuller and Noyes explain this as meaning, “When I came among the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I sat. —It is still the custom among the Jews for mourners to sit on the ground, and for one who wishes to console them to occupy …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I chose out their way
When his friends and neighbours came to him for advice in things civil, he marked out their wa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Being so honored and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honor, in a good old age. If such an expectation arises from lively faith in the pro…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, Job had shown in general terms why it is not contrary to divine justice for the wicked to prosper while the good—who are given greater …

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