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Job 9:18

Job 9:18
He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong,.... Or think of it, or betake myself to that, and propose to carry my point by…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He will not suffer me to take my breath; - see the notes at Job 7:19.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 9:14-21

What Job had said of man's utter inability to contend with God he here applies to himself, and in effect despairs of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

will not suffer Rather, would not suffer. And so, but fill.