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The Cursed Portion
Commentators agree that the wicked person's 'portion is cursed in the earth.' This means their lifestyle, their reputation, and their possessions are under a curse. As Charles Spurgeon notes, even a large portion belonging to the ungodly is cursed, while the believer's small portion is blessed. They live apart from the 'way of the vineyards,' a symbol of honest, fruitful labor.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 24:18
18th Century
Theologian
He is swift as the waters - Noyes renders this, “They are as swift as the skiff upon the waters.” Dr. Good, “Miserable is this man …
Charles Ellicott
On Job 24:18
19th Century
Bishop
He is swift.—That is, each of these rebels against the light is swift to make his escape over the face of the waters.
Charles Spurgeon
On Job 24:18–20
19th Century
Preacher
He beholdeth not the way of the vineyards. Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned. The womb shall …
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John Gill
On Job 24:18
17th Century
Pastor
He [is] swift as the waters
Or "upon the face of the waters" F25 ; which some interpret of another set an…
Matthew Henry
On Job 24:18–25
17th Century
Minister
Sometimes, how gradual is the decay, how quiet the departure of a wicked person, how honoured he is, and how soon all his cruelties and oppressions…