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For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing That he should delight himself with God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For he has said, It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself in God - That is, there is no advantage in piety, and in e…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It profits a man nothing. Compare what Job had said (Job 9:20–22; Job 9:30–31; Job 10:6–7; [Re…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

He did not mean that Job actually went into the company of the wicked; but that, in saying that it had been no profit to him to delight himself wit…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For he has said
Not plainly and expressly, but consequentially; what it was thought might be inferred from what he h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him concerning Job's words. Even the simplest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sa…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After accusing Job of wanting to dispute with God, Elihu begins to dispute two points he had already mentioned (Job 33:9–12; [Reference…

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