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A Humiliating Reversal
Commentators explain that this verse depicts a complete reversal of fortune. The children of the wicked, once part of a powerful family, will be brought so low that they must either beg from the poor or be oppressed by them. Scholars like Albert Barnes note the extreme humiliation in this, describing it as becoming 'beggars of beggars.'
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Albert Barnes
On Job 20:10
18th Century
Theologian
His children shall seek to please the poor — The marginal note offers an alternative: “the poor shall oppress his children.” The id…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 20:10
19th Century
Bishop
His children shall seek to please the poor. —That is, shall seek their favour by making good what had been taken from them, or otherwise; …
John Gill
On Job 20:10
17th Century
Pastor
His children shall seek to please the poor
In this and some following verses the miserable state of a wicked man is …
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Matthew Henry
On Job 20:10–22
17th Century
Minister
The miserable condition of the wicked man in this world is fully set forth. The lusts of the flesh are here called the sins of his youth. His hidin…