then he takes notice of the effects his present case would have on good men, that though they might be astonished at it, they would be filled with indignation against hypocrites, and would not be moved and stumbled by his afflictions to apostatize from and desert the good ways of God
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Job 17:2
Job 17:2
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(ver. 1), he appeals to God, and begs of him speedily to appear for
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suddenly from one thing to another, as is usual with men in trouble;
but we may reduce what is here said to three heads:--
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