Holy Scripture

Job 36:32

A church father on this verse
“He hideth the light from the mighty. And ordereth it to return again. For those in truth are 'mighty,' who exalt themselves with lofty thoughts. Against whom it is said by Isaiah; Woe unto you, who are wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own sight. [Is. 5, 21] Against whom also Paul says, Be not wise in your ow…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXVII

Source: Septuagint

Original

32He has hidden the light in his hands, And given charge concerning it to the interposing cloud.

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30Behold he will stretch his bow against him, And he covers the bottom of the sea.

31For by them he will judge the nations: He will give food to him that has strength.

— Job 36:32 —

33The Lord will declare concerning this to his friend: But there is a portion also for unrighteousness.

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