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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For vain man would be wise,.... Or "hollow" (r), empty man; empty of all that is good, though full of all…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For vain man - Margin, “empty.” נבוב nâbûb, according to Gesenius, from the root נבב nâbab, to bore through, and then…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 11:7-12
Zophar here speaks very good things concerning God and his greatness and glory, concerning man and his vanity and folly:…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Having finished his brilliant picture of God's omniscient wisdom, Zophar adds further brilliancy to it by contrasting it…
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