Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 9:29
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Job9:29
29. If I be wicked , why then labour I in vain ?
Heb. I shall be wicked, or guilty, to wit, before thee. Whether I be holy or wicked, if I dispute with thee, I shall be found guilty. Or thus, I shall be used like a wicked man, and punished as such. So this is opposed to his not being held innocent, v. 28. i. e. not being acquitted or exempt from punishment.
Why then should I not indulge my griefs, but restrain them? why should I comfort my self with vain hopes of deliverance, as thou advisest me, Ch. 8. 6. or seek to God, as I was directed, Ch. 5. 8▪ for that ease which I see he is resolved not to give me? why should I trouble my self with clearing mine innocency, seeing God will still hold me guilty?
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