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Job 11:19

Job 11:19
Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Also thou shall lie down, and none shall make thee afraid,.... Either lie down on his bed, as before, or by his flocks,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Many shall make suit unto thee - Many shall come in a suppliant manner to ask counsel and advice. The meaning is, that…

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

make suit unto thee The phrase means literally: shall stroke thy face, i. e. supplicate or flatter thee. Pro 19:6; Psa…