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Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Now, therefore, be content - Rosenmuller has better rendered this, “if it please you.” The sense is, “if you are willing, look upon me.” Tha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Now therefore be content to look upon me; for it will be evident to you if I lie; or, for surely I shall not lie to your face.…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now therefore be content
Or, "may it now please you" {f}; Job addresses them in a respectful manner, and entreats th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In his prosperity, Job formed great expectations from his friends, but now was disappointed. This he compares to the failing of brooks in summer. T…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

In the preceding verses, Job had shown that while he felt pain and spoke from that pain, he did so rationally and was not carried away by his suffe…

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