Job 5:12

"so that he sets up on high those who are low, those who mourn are exalted to safety."

Key Reflection

In Job 5:12, the text emphasizes divine justice and reversal of fortunes. The original audience would have understood that God elevates those who are humbled and lifts up the mourning from their distress. This concept resonated with the idea that despite current suffering, God ultimately brings about a favorable outcome for His people, providing comfort and relief in times of hardship.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He disappointeth the devices of the crafty -He foils them in their schemes, or makes their plans vain. This too was the result of close observation on the part of Eliphaz. He had seen instances where the plans of crafty, designing, and artful people had been defeated, and where the straightforward had been prospered and honored. Such cases led him to believe that God was the friend of virtue, and was worthy of entire confidence. So that their hands -So that they. The hands are the instruments by which we accomplish our plans. Their enterprise -Margin, Or, “anything.” Hebrewתשׁיהtûshı̂yâh.

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