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Is there injustice on my tongue? Can`t my taste discern mischievous things?
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The Taste of Truth
Commentators explain that when Job asks, "Cannot my taste discern mischievous things?" he is using a powerful metaphor. Just as the palate distinguishes between sweet and bitter, Job claims his mind and spirit can discern between truth and falsehood, right and wrong. He is asserting his moral and intellectual clarity amidst his suffering.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Is there iniquity in my tongue? - This is a solemn appeal to their consciences, and their own deep conviction that he was sincere. …
19th Century
Anglican
Is there iniquity? —Or, injustice in my tongue? Is my taste so perverted that it cannot perceive what is perverse? “You a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Is there iniquity in my tongue ? &c.] Meaning in his words; either those which he uttered when he cursed the day on …
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In his prosperity, Job formed great expectations from his friends, but now was disappointed. This he compares to the failing of brooks in summer. T…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding verses, Job had shown that while he felt pain and spoke from that pain, he did so rationally and was not carried away by his suffe…
