KJV ORIGINAL
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Those who do what is right will keep moving forward on their path, and those with pure hearts and clean actions will grow stronger and stronger.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that righteous people will persevere and continue growing stronger, even through difficult times.
📚 Historical Context
Job speaks these words during his intense suffering, after losing his wealth, children, and health. Despite his friends' accusations that his troubles prove he's sinful, Job maintains that righteous people ultimately persevere and grow stronger. This comes in the middle of Job's defense of his integrity and his faith that God will vindicate him.
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