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Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Job 5:13

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Job5:13

13. Paul (1Co 3:19) quoted this clause with the formula establishing its inspiration, "it is written." He cites the exact Hebrew words, not as he usually does the Septuagint, Greek version (Psa 9:15). Haman was hanged on the gallows he prepared for Mordecai (Es 5:14; 7:10).

the wise--that is, "the cunning."

is carried headlong--Their scheme is precipitated before it is ripe.

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