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If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gotten much;
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Joy's True Source
Commentators explain that Job is not denying any happiness from his prosperity. Instead, he is asserting that his wealth was never his ultimate source of joy or security. His claim is that he never allowed his possessions to replace God as the object of his trust and confidence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great - That is, if I have rejoiced as if I might now confide in it, or put my trust in it…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If I rejoiced because my wealth [was] great As it was, see (Job 1:2Job 1:3) ; yet he did not…
Job protests:
That he never set his heart upon the wealth of this world. How few prosperous believers can appeal to the Lord, that …
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13th Century
Catholic
After Job defended himself against charges of injustice (Job 31:5) and lack of mercy (Job 31:16), he now declares himself i…
