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Job 11:16

Job 11:16
Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Because thou shall forget thy misery,.... Former afflictions and distresses; having an abundance of prosperity and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And remember it as waters that pass away - As calamity that has completely gone by, or that has rolled on and will…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 11:13-20

Zophar, as the other two, here encourages Job to hope for better times if he would but come to a better temper.

I. He…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

because thou shalt forget Or, for thou shalt forget trouble.

that pass away that are passed away.