“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
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25And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure.
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23One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
24His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.
— Job 21:25 —
26They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.
27Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me.