Holy Scripture

Job 20:24

A church father on this verse
“Ver. 24. He shall flee from the iron weapons; and rush upon the bow of brass. 30. We ought to know, that avarice sometimes steals upon men from pride, and sometimes from apprehension. Thus there are some who whilst they aim to appear with greater power, are kindled to the going after the things of others; and there ar…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Morals on the Book of Job, Book XV

Source: Septuagint

Original

24And he shall by no means escape from the power of the sword; Let the brazen bow wound him.

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In context

22But when he shall seem to be just satisfied, he shall be straitened; And all distress shall come upon him.

23If by any means he would fill his belly, Let God send upon him the fury of wrath; Let him bring a torrent of pains upon him.

— Job 20:24 —

25And let the arrow pierce through his body; And let the stars be against his dwelling place: Let terrors come upon him.

26And let all darkness wait for him: A fire that burns not out shall consume him; And let a stranger plague his house.

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