Job 22:19

"Yet he filled their houses with good things, but the counsel of the wicked is far from me."

Key Reflection

In Job 22:19, Elihu asserts that God has provided abundant blessings to those who oppose Job, filling their homes with good things. However, he emphasizes that this prosperity does not come from the wicked counsel of these individuals; rather, it underscores how far removed the wicked's plans are from divine intent. This verse highlights the contrast between divine generosity and human wickedness, suggesting that true prosperity comes from God, despite the material wealth enjoyed by those who oppose Job.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The righteous see it, and are glad -see the destruction of the wicked; compareRevelation 15:3;Revelation 16:7;Revelation 19:1-2. This is designed by Eliphaz, probably, not only to state a fact about the righteous of other times who saw the wicked punished, but, also, to vindicate his own conduct and that of his two friends in regard to Job. If the righteous of other times had rejoiced when the wicked were punished, they inferred that it was not improper for them to manifest similar rejoicings when God had overtaken one who was so signally depraved as they supposed Job to be.

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