KJV ORIGINAL
Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look at everyone who is proud and humble them; crush the wicked right where they stand.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is challenging Job to demonstrate divine power by humbling the proud and defeating evil wherever it exists.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, God is speaking directly to Job from a whirlwind, responding to Job's questions about his suffering and asserting divine authority over creation. This verse is part of God's challenge to Job, emphasizing His power to humble the proud and deal with the wicked as a demonstration of His justice. It reflects the ancient Israelite understanding of God's sovereignty in a world where human pride often leads to rebellion against divine order.
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