“He describes the absolute solitude of the impious and says that because of their misery, they inhabit desolation instead of prosperous cities and houses. "In fact," Eliphaz says, "their wealth will not last."”
Olympiodorus of Alexandria, 6th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 15:28-29
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29He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth.
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27Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks.
28And he dwelleth in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, which are ready to become heaps.
— Job 15:29 —
30He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches, and by the breath of his mouth shall he go away.
31Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompence.