The Pulpit Commentary on Job 20:20

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

Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly; rather, became he knew no quietness in his belly' or within him (see the Revised Version); i.e. because his greed and his rapacity were insatiable?봦e was never at rest, but continually oppressed and plundered the poor more and more (see the comment on Job 20:19).

He shall not save of that which he desired; or, he shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth (see the Revised Version).

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