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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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Albert Barnes
On Job 27:4
18th Century
Theologian
My lips shall not speak wickedness - This solemn profession, made on oath, might have done something to lessen the suspicions of hi…
Charles Spurgeon
On Job 27:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Gill
On Job 27:4
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Job 27:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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…