22 So his soul draweth to the grave, and his life [a]to the buriers.

23 If there be a [b]messenger with him, or an interpreter, one of a thousand [c]to declare unto man his righteousness,

24 Then will he have [d]mercy upon him, and will say, [e]Deliver him, that he go not down into the pit: for I have received a reconciliation.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 33:22 To them that shall bury him.
  2. Job 33:23 A man sent of God to declare his will.
  3. Job 33:23 A singular man, and as one chosen out of a thousand, which is able to declare the great mercies of God unto sinners: and wherein man’s righteousness standeth, which is through the justice of Jesus Christ and faith therein.
  4. Job 33:24 He showeth that it is a sure token of God’s mercy toward sinners, when he causeth his word to be preached unto them.
  5. Job 33:24 That is, the minister shall by the preaching of the word pronounce unto him the forgiveness of his sins.

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