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For I know not to give flattering titles; [Else] would my Maker soon take me away.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For I know not to give flattering titles - I do not know how to flatter. It is not in my character; it has not been my habit. “In so doing.”…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In so doing my maker would soon take me away. —Or perhaps the meaning may be, “My Maker will almost have to forgive me:” that is, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For I know not to give flattering titles
He had not been brought up in such a manner, nor taught to use them; he had…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If we are sure that the Spirit of God suggested what we are about to say, still we ought to refrain, until it comes to our turn to speak. God is th…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After the dispute between Job and his friends had ended, the argument of Elihu against Job is introduced. He uses more penetrating arguments agains…

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