Job 31:22

then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder blade, and my arm be broken from the bone.

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WEBBE

then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder blade, and my arm be broken from the bone.

BSB

then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket.

KJV

Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.

ASV

Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade, And mine arm be broken from the bone.

BBE

May my arm be pulled from my body, and be broken from its base.

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כְּתֵפִי ke·te·fi shoulder my H3802 מִשִּׁכְמָה mi·shikh·mah from its shoulder (towards) H7929 תִפּוֹל ti·pol let it fall H5307 וְאֶזְרֹעִי ve·'ez·ro·'i and arm my H248 מִקָּנָה mi·ka·nah from arm its H7070 תִשָּׁבֵר ti·sha·ver let it be broken H7665

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 16–23

Job's conscience gave testimony concerning his just and charitable behaviour toward the poor. He is most large upon this head, because in this matter he was particularly accused. He was tender of all, and hurtful to none. Notice the principles by which Job was restrained from being uncharitable and unmerciful. He stood in awe of the Lord, as certainly against him, if he should wrong the poor. Regard to worldly interests may restrain a man from actual crimes; but the grace of God alone can make him hate, dread, and shun sinful thoughts and desires.

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