Job 21:16

Verse 16. Because, is not in Hebrew “Lo, their good is not.” They are not possessed of true riches, or of good sense. Alex. Septuagint “For good things were in their hands: but the works of the impious are not pure.” No: the more they possess, the greater is their perversity. Grabe substitutes ουκαθοπα, for καθαρα; God “does not behold” the works, and so forth which is more conformable to the other editions; and thus the blasphemies of the impious are continued. Bible.—When we are not sensible of our wants and dependance, we think less on God. Calmet.—Hand, or power, they are only the gifts of God; far be then such sentiments from me. Calmet.