At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh — that is, you will be perfectly safe and happy. They will not come upon you; and when t…

Neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth. —Literally, and of the beasts of the earth do not be afraid.…

At destruction and famine you shall laugh
Not deride and despise them, and make a jest of them; for good men have a …

Eliphaz gives Job a word of caution and exhortation: Despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. Call it a chastening, which comes fr…

Eliphaz had already accused blessed Job of both impatience and presumption because he declared himself innocent. Now, he tries to address the despa…