“These words are appropriate to the impious but not at all to Job, because "pains have not destroyed him" but have made him appear to be a powerful fighter, have made him appear doubly just. Many have come, and "the soles of their feet have been devoured"; therefore, those who have come must complain about themselves a…”
Hesychius of Jerusalem, 5th c. — HOMILIES ON JOB 21.18.12
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12His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction shall be ready at his side.
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10The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.
11Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.
— Job 18:12 —
13It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength.
14His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.