15 But he saveth the [a]poor from the sword, from their [b]mouth, and from the hand of the violent man,

16 So that the poor hath his hope, but iniquity shall [c]stop her mouth.

17 Behold, blessed is the man whom God correcteth: therefore refuse not thou the chastising of the Almighty.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 5:15 That is, he that humbleth himself before God.
  2. Job 5:15 He compareth the slander of the wicked to sharp swords.
  3. Job 5:16 If the wicked be compelled at God’s works to stop their mouths, much more they that profess God.

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