Job 15:29

"He has lived in desolate cities, in houses which no one inhabited, which were ready to become heaps."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests a life marked by abandonment and decay, indicating that the person described experiences a lack of lasting prosperity or dwelling. Such a condition symbolizes spiritual desolation, where one's efforts or possessions do not bring true stability or satisfaction.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He shall not be rich -That is, he shall not continue rich; or he shall not again become rich. He shall be permanently poor. Neither shall his substance continue -His property. Neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof -Noyes renders this, “And his possessions shall not be extended upon the earth.” Wemyss, “Nor shall he be master of his own desires.” Good, “Nor their success spread abroad in the land.” Luther, Und sein Gluck wird sich nicht ausbreiten im Lande - “ And his fortune shall not spread itself abroad in the land.” Vulgate, “Neither shall he send his root in the earth “ -nec mittet in terra radicem suam.

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