Barnes' Notes on Job 7:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Therefore I will not refrain my mouth - The idea in this verse is, “such is my distress at the prospect of dying, that I cannot but express it. The idea of going away from all my comforts, and of being committed to the grave, to revisit the earth no more, is so painful that I cannot but give vent to my feelings.” return to 'Top of Page'

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