OLD TESTAMENT

Job 9:24

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The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?

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Verse 24. Wicked one, ( Bible.) the devil, ( Menochius.) or any impious person who enjoys prosperity. He, ( Calmet.) or even God permissively, covered the face, ( Bible.) by bribes; so that judges pass sentence unjustly.—Then. If it be not the devil, ( Menochius.) or God. Calmet.

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