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Job 5:26

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Thou shalt come to [thy] grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.

Job 5:26 — KJV

Theological / Devotional

Full age. Another sign of divine favor. Despite Job’s serious physical condition, his friend holds before him the hope of longevity.

Like as a shock of corn. Compare Milton:

“So mayest thou live; till like ripe fruit, thou drop

Into thy mother’s lap; or be with ease

Gathered, not harshly plucked; for death mature.”

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