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Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Job 31:18

Parenthetical: asserting that he did the contrary to the things in Job 31:16-17.

he—the orphan.

guided her—namely, the widow, by advice and protection. On this and "a father," see Job 29:16.



Job 31:13-23

Job affirms his freedom from unfairness towards his servants, from harshness and oppression towards the needy.

despise the cause—refused to do them justice.




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Job 31:18:

Isaiah 58:7

 

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