Job 17:9

"Upright men will be astonished at this. The innocent will stir himself up against the godless."

Key Reflection

In Job 17:9, the verse highlights a profound moment where even the righteous and innocent are taken aback by the suffering and injustice experienced by the upright man. This astonishment underscores the impact of such trials, revealing how deeply they can affect those who typically uphold righteousness, prompting them to confront or challenge the godless actions that lead to such distress.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The righteous also shall hold on his way -The meaning of this verse is plain; but the connection is not so apparent. It seems to me that it refers to “Job himself,” and is a declaration that “he,” a righteous man, who had been so grievously calumniated, would hold on his way, and become stronger and stronger, while “they” would sink in the public esteem, and be compelled to abandon their position. It is the expression of a confident assurance that “he” would be more and more confirmed in his integrity, and would become stronger and stronger in God.

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