The Pulpit Commentary on Job 4:4

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Thy words have upholden him that was falling. Many a man, just on the point of falling, has been stopped in time by thy wise words and good advice to him. This is a strong testimony to Job's kindliness of heart, and active sympathy with sufferers during the period of his prosperity.

And thou hast strengthened the feeble knees; literally, the bowing knees—those that were just on the point of collapsing and giving way through exhaustion or feebleness (comp. Isaiah 35:3).

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