Job 20:17
“He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He shall not see the rivers,.... Of water, or meet with any to assuage his thirst, which poison excites, and so makes a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He shall not see the rivers - That is, he shall not be permitted to enjoy plenty and prosperity. Rivers or rills of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 20:10-22
The instances here given of the miserable condition of the wicked man in this world are expressed with great fulness and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 20:17-22
That long time of enjoyment which he promised himself shall never come; according to his insatiable lust and greed shall…
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