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Job 11:15

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then indeed you will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and unafraid.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 15

Poor Job's wound's were yet bleeding, his sore still runs and ceases not, but none of his friends bring him any oil, any balm; Zophar, the third, pours into them as much vinegar as the two former had done. I. He exhibits a very high charge against Job, as proud and false in justifying himself (Job 11:1-4). II. He appeals to God for his conviction, and begs that God would take him to task (Job 11:5) and that Job might be made sensible, 1. Of God's unerring wisdom and his inviolable justice (Job 11:6). 2. Of his unsearchable perfections (Job 11:7-9). 3. Of his incontestable sovereignty and uncontrollable power (Job 11:10). 4. Of the cognizance he takes of the children of men (Job 11:11, Job 11:12). III. He assures him that, upon his repentance and reformation (Job 11:13, Job 11:14), God would restore him to his former prosperity and safety (Job 11:15-19); but that, if he were wicked it was in vain to expect it (Job 11:20).

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Strong's Concordancev. 15

נָשָׂא (nâsâʼ, H5375) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative פָּנִים (pânîym, H6440) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and… מאוּם (mʼûwm, H3971) — to stain; a blemish (physically or morally) יָצַק (yâtsaq, H3332) — properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as… יָרֵא (yârêʼ, H3372) — to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten

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Job 22:26rank 8

Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

I John 2:28rank 4

And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

I Timothy 2:8rank 3

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

Proverbs 14:26rank 2

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

II Corinthians 1:12rank 2

And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

Proverbs 28:1rank 2

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Psalms 46:1rank 2

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Job 10:15rank 2

If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction.

Psalms 27:1rank 2

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

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