Holy Scripture

Job 17:9

A church father on this verse
“I cannot say, in fact, that I receive mercy, which is the only privilege common to those who suffer. On the contrary, I am a laughingstock for the senseless; the righteous are frightened because of me. How can the faithful continue on his way?… "Let the faithful remain on his own way," Job says, "and let him who is pu…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 17:8A-9B

Source: Septuagint

Original

9But let the faithful hold on his own way, And let him that is pure of hands take courage.

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7For my eyes are dimmed through pain; I have been grievously beset by all.

8Wonder has seized true men upon this; And let the just rise up against the transgressor.

— Job 17:9 —

10Howbeit, do ye all strengthen yourselves and come now, For I do not find truth in you.

11My days have passed in groaning, And my heartstrings are broken.

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