Job 11:15

"If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don’t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents."

Key Reflection

This verse exhorts the reader to confront and remove evil deeds actively, rather than allowing them to persist or influence one's life. It underscores the importance of repentance and a clean heart by commanding the removal of iniquity from one’s presence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot -That is, thy face shall be bright, clear, and cheerful. Thus, we speak of a bright and happy countenance. Zophar undoubtedly designs to show what his appearance would be, contrasted with what it then was. Now his countenance was dejected and sad. It was disfigured by tears, and terror, and long continued anguish. But if he would put away iniquity, and return to God, his face would be cheerful again, and he would be a happy man.

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