Holy Scripture

Job 15:19

A church father on this verse
“Eliphaz adds, "No stranger marched against them," that is, the wise are those who enjoy peace and transmit it to their descendants. "No stranger marched against them." This means they made no war nor saw any fight nor knew any revolt, but they stood with nobility and bravery. They did not only survive but also possess…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 15:17-23B

Source: Septuagint

Original

19To them alone the earth was given, And no stranger came upon them.

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17But I will tell thee, hearken to me; I will tell thee now what I have seen;

18Things wise men say, and their fathers have not hidden.

— Job 15:19 —

20All the life of the ungodly is spent in care, And the years granted to the oppressor are numbered.

21And his terror is in his ears: Just when he seems to be at peace, His overthrow will come.

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