KJV ORIGINAL
He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God also pulls down the mighty with his power: when he rises up to act, no one can be certain their life is safe.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God has the power to bring down even the most powerful people, and when God acts in judgment, no one's life is guaranteed.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking about God's sovereign power over all people, including the wealthy and powerful who seem to prosper despite their wickedness. This comes during Job's lengthy dialogue with his friends about suffering and God's justice, where Job is wrestling with why the wicked often seem to thrive while the righteous suffer.
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