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Will he delight himself in the Almighty, And call on God at all times?
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A Two-Part Test of Faith
Commentators agree that this verse poses two key questions to test the authenticity of one's faith. A hypocrite does not truly delight in God Himself, nor do they maintain a consistent prayer life. In contrast, a genuinely pious person finds supreme happiness in God and views prayer as essential, not just something for emergencies or for show.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Will he delight himself in the Almighty? - A truly pious man will delight himself in the Almighty. His supreme happiness will be fo…
19th Century
Anglican
Will he delight himself? —It is only the godly who can say, Whom have I in heaven but Thee, and there is none upon earth that …
Baptist
These questions, while they condemn those who are hypocrites, are comforting to many a sincere heart. Dear friend, do you delight yourself in God? …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Will he delight himself in the Almighty ? &c.] That is, the hypocrite; no, he will not; he may seem to delight in, him, but he…
Job considered the condition of a hypocrite and a wicked man to be most miserable. If they gained throughout life by their profession, and kept up …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Job had successfully refuted the speech of Bildad, who had cited divine power against him as if Job were ignorant of its greatness. Whe…
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