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Job 9:24

Job 9:24
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Now my days are swifter than a post,.... Or "than a runner" (a) in a race, in order to obtain the prize; or than one…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked - This is evidently designed as an illustration of the sentiment that Job…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 9:22-24

Here Job touches briefly upon the main point now in dispute between him and his friends. They maintained that those who…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The same illustrated on the widest scale. Job 9:23 spoke of particular calamities afflicting portions of the earth. At…