“In order to refute the argument of [his friends], who wanted to refer everything to [their concept] of divine equity, he shows how they are inferior to him in merits and successes, so that it may clearly appear that in the present state of things the form of justice that they think they understand is lame.”
Julian of Eclanum, 5th c. — EXPOSITION ON THE BOOK OF JOB 21:23-25
Original
23One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
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In context
21For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?
22Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
— Job 21:23 —
24His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.
25And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure.