Job 29:13

“The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me, etc.] That were ready to perish through the oppression of others, or through want of the necessaries of life, or through false charges brought, and through false witness bore against them, and so liable to a sentence of condemnation to death, or having it passed upon them; but Job taking their part, and searching thoroughly into their cause, not only respited them from destruction, but cleared them from the charges laid against them, and which brought the blessing of those persons on him; who blessed God for him, and blessed him, wished a blessing on him in their prayers to God, who had been such a happy instrument of their…”

“So far was I from sending "widows" away empty (Job 22:9). ready to perish-- (Pro 31:6).”

“The blessing of him that was ready to perish ... - Of the man who was falsely accused, and who was in danger of being condemned, or of him who was exposed to death by poverty and want. And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy - By becoming her patron and friend; by vindicating her cause, and saving her from the oppressive exactions of others; compare Isaiah 1:17. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The blessing: Deu 24:13; Act 9:39-41; Co2 9:12-14; Ti2 1:16-18 ready: Job 31:19; Deu 26:5; Pro 31:6-9; Isa 27:13 I caused: Deu 16:11; Neh 8:10-12; Plm 1:7 sing: Psa 67:4; Isa 65:14 Job 29:14”