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"If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, Or lifted up myself when evil found him;
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Righteousness of the Heart
Commentators emphasize that Job is moving beyond outward actions to the inner realm of thoughts and feelings. He isn't just claiming he didn't harm his enemies; he's asserting that he didn't even feel a secret joy or elation when they suffered. This represents a profound level of integrity that purifies the heart, not just one's behavior.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me - Job here introduces another class of offenses, of which he says he was inno…
19th Century
Anglican
If I rejoiced at the destruction. —He now proceeds to the realm of the wishes and thoughts, and is, therefore, far more t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me Job, though a good man, has his enemies, as all good men have,…
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Job protests:
That he never set his heart upon the wealth of this world. How few prosperous believers can appeal to the Lord, that …
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…
