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Surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, Neither shall my tongue utter deceit.
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Refusing a False Confession
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill explain that Job's vow is highly specific. The 'wickedness' and 'deceit' he refuses to speak is a false confession. He is swearing that he will not lie about himself and admit to sins he did not commit simply to satisfy his friends' accusations. This highlights that true integrity includes being truthful about one's own standing before God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My lips shall not speak wickedness - This solemn profession, made on oath, might have done something to lessen the suspicions of hi…
19th Century
Baptist
Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul; all the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My lips shall not speak wickedness This is the thing he swears to, this the matter of his oath, not only that he would no…
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Job's friends now allowed him to speak, and he proceeded in a serious and useful manner. Job had confidence in the goodness both of his cause and o…
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…