Holy Scripture

Job 21:6

A church father on this verse
“"When I think of it, I am dismayed and pains seize my flesh." Notice how he always stands up, how he puts forward his sufferings, how he indicates the reason for the terrible words he is going to speak, because he does not talk in this manner by himself or from a fixed position but because his soul is dismayed and his…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 21:3-6

Source: Septuagint

Original

6For even when I remember, I am alarmed, And pains seize my flesh.

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4What! is my reproof of man? And why should I not be angry?

5Look upon me, and wonder, Laying your hand upon your cheek.

— Job 21:6 —

7Wherefore do the ungodly live, And grow old even in wealth?

8Their seed is according to their desire, And their children are in their sight.

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