He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.
He never takes His eyes off those who do what is right. He places them with kings on thrones; yes, He establishes them forever, and they are lifted up to honor.
God is constantly watching over and caring for those who live righteously, often blessing them with honor and lasting success.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is part of the Old Testament wisdom literature, Elihu is speaking to Job during a period of intense suffering and debate about God's justice. Elihu emphasizes that God constantly watches over the righteous and ensures their lasting honor, even elevating them to positions like kings on thrones. This reflects the ancient biblical worldview that God's faithfulness to the upright ultimately leads to their establishment and exaltation.
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