KJV ORIGINAL
The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Good people see what happens and are happy about it, and innocent people laugh and mock them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how righteous people rejoice when they see the wicked face consequences for their actions.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Chapter 22, Eliphaz is one of Job's friends who argues that suffering comes from personal sin, as he accuses Job of wickedness. He describes how the righteous witness the punishment of the wicked and find joy in it, reflecting the ancient belief in divine retribution. This verse is part of the poetic dialogues in Job, which explore themes of justice and innocence during a time of patriarchal society in the ancient Near East.
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