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He pours contempt on princes, And loosens the belt of the strong.
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God's Absolute Sovereignty
All commentators agree that this verse powerfully declares God's absolute sovereignty over human affairs. He has the power to humble the most powerful earthly rulers and leaders, demonstrating that no human authority is ultimate. As Albert Barnes notes, God's power is seen in the dramatic reversals of human fortune, reminding us that He is in control.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He pours contempt upon princes - He has power to hurl them from their thrones, and to overwhelm them with disgrace.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He poureth contempt upon princes Not on good princes, such as rule in righteousness, and decree judgment and govern …
This is a noble discourse of Job concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering all the affairs of humankind according to the co…
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13th Century
Catholic
Job asserted above (verse 2) that what Zophar had said about the excellent greatness of God was evident to all people. Here, he intends to show tha…
