7 Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.
7 though you know that I am not guilty and that no one can rescue me from your hand?
7 although you know that I am not guilty, and there is none to deliver out of your hand?
7 You know good and well I'm not guilty. You also know no one can help me.
7 Although You know that I am not wicked, And there is no one who can deliver from Your hand?
7 Although you know I am not guilty, no one can rescue me from your hands.
17 Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
17 yet my hands have been free of violence and my prayer is pure.
17 although there is no violence in my hands, and my prayer is pure.
17 Even though I've never hurt a soul and my prayers are sincere! The One Who Represents Mortals Before God
17 Although no violence is in my hands, And my prayer is pure.
17 Yet I have done no wrong, and my prayer is pure.
(Read Job 16:17-22)
Job's condition was very deplorable; but he had the testimony of his conscience for him, that he never allowed himself in any gross sin. No one was ever more ready to acknowledge sins of infirmity. Eliphaz had charged him with hypocrisy in religion, but he specifies prayer, the great act of religion, and professes that in this he was pure, though not from all infirmity. He had a God to go to, who he doubted not took full notice of all his sorrows. Those who pour out tears before God, though they cannot plead for themselves, by reason of their defects, have a Friend to plead for them, even the Son of man, and on him we must ground all our hopes of acceptance with God. To die, is to go the way whence we shall not return. We must all of us, very certainly, and very shortly, go this journey. Should not then the Saviour be precious to our souls? And ought we not to be ready to obey and to suffer for his sake? If our consciences are sprinkled with his atoning blood, and testify that we are not living in sin or hypocrisy, when we go the way whence we shall not return, it will be a release from prison, and an entrance into everlasting happiness.
11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
11 My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.
11 My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside.
11 I've followed him closely, my feet in his footprints, not once swerving from his way.
11 My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside.
11 For I have stayed on God's paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside.
(Read Job 23:8-12)
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God's merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should notice that Job justified himself rather than God, or in opposition to him, 2. Job might feel that he was clear from the charges of his friends, but boldly to assert that, though visited by the hand of God, it was not a chastisement of sin, was his error. And he is guilty of a second, when he denies that there are dealings of Providence with men in this present life, wherein the injured find redress, and the evil are visited for their sins.
12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
12 I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
12 I've obeyed every word he's spoken, and not just obeyed his advice - I've treasured it.
12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my necessary food.
12 I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.
(Read Job 23:8-12)
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God's merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should notice that Job justified himself rather than God, or in opposition to him, 2. Job might feel that he was clear from the charges of his friends, but boldly to assert that, though visited by the hand of God, it was not a chastisement of sin, was his error. And he is guilty of a second, when he denies that there are dealings of Providence with men in this present life, wherein the injured find redress, and the evil are visited for their sins.
5 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.
5 I will never admit you are in the right; till I die, I will not deny my integrity.
5 Far be it from me to say that you are right; till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
5 There is no way I'll ever agree to your accusations. I'll not deny my integrity even if it costs me my life.
5 Far be it from me That I should say you are right; Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
5 I will never concede that you are right; I will defend my integrity until I die.
(Read Job 27:1-6)
Job's friends now suffered him to speak, and he proceeded in a grave and useful manner. Job had confidence in the goodness both of his cause and of his God; and cheerfully committed his cause to him. But Job had not due reverence when he spake of God as taking away his judgment, and vexing his soul. To resolve that our hearts shall not reproach us, while we hold fast our integrity, baffles the designs of the evil spirit.
6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
6 I will maintain my innocence and never let go of it; my conscience will not reproach me as long as I live.
6 I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days.
6 I'm holding fast to my integrity and not loosening my grip - and, believe me, I'll never regret it.
6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go; My heart shall not reproach me as long as I live.
6 I will maintain my innocence without wavering. My conscience is clear for as long as I live.
(Read Job 27:1-6)
Job's friends now suffered him to speak, and he proceeded in a grave and useful manner. Job had confidence in the goodness both of his cause and of his God; and cheerfully committed his cause to him. But Job had not due reverence when he spake of God as taking away his judgment, and vexing his soul. To resolve that our hearts shall not reproach us, while we hold fast our integrity, baffles the designs of the evil spirit.
14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
14 I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban.
14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban.
14 All my dealings with people were good. I was known for being fair to everyone I met.
14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; My justice was like a robe and a turban.
14 Everything I did was honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban.
(Read Job 29:7-17)
All sorts of people paid respect to Job, not only for the dignity of his rank, but for his personal merit, his prudence, integrity, and good management. Happy the men who are blessed with such gifts as these! They have great opportunities of honouring God and doing good, but have great need to watch against pride. Happy the people who are blessed with such men! it is a token for good to them. Here we see what Job valued himself by, in the day of his prosperity. It was by his usefulness. He valued himself by the check he gave to the violence of proud and evil men. Good magistrates must thus be a restraint to evil-doers, and protect the innocent; in order to this, they should arm themselves with zeal and resolution. Such men are public blessings, and resemble Him who rescues poor sinners from Satan. How many who were ready to perish, now are blessing Him! But who can show forth His praises? May we trust in His mercy, and seek to imitate His truth, justice, and love.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 10:7
Commentary on Job 10:1-7
(Read Job 10:1-7)
Job, being weary of his life, resolves to complain, but he will not charge God with unrighteousness. Here is a prayer that he might be delivered from the sting of his afflictions, which is sin. When God afflicts us, he contends with us; when he contends with us, there is always a reason; and it is desirable to know the reason, that we may repent of and forsake the sin for which God has a controversy with us. But when, like Job, we speak in the bitterness of our souls, we increase guilt and vexation. Let us harbour no hard thoughts of God; we shall hereafter see there was no cause for them. Job is sure that God does not discover things, nor judge of them, as men do; therefore he thinks it strange that God continues him under affliction, as if he must take time to inquire into his sin.