Job 36:21

"Don’t desire the night, when people are cut off in their place."

Key Reflection

"Don’t desire the night, when people are cut off in their place," suggests avoiding a state of darkness and separation from God's light. This verse encourages staying vigilant against sin and remaining connected to divine guidance even during periods of trial or temptation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Take heed, regard not iniquity -That is, be cautious that in the view which you take of the divine government, and the sentiments which you express, you do not become the advocate of iniquity. Elihu apprehended this from the remarks in which he had indulged, and regarded him as having become the advocate of the same sentiments which the wicked held, and as in fact manifesting the same spirit. It is well to put a man who is afflicted on his guard against this, when he attempts to reason about the divine administration. For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction -That is, you have chosen rather to give vent to the language of complaint, than to bear your trials with resignation.

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