Job 14:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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But man, though a far nobler creature, is in a much worse condition, and when once he loseth this present and worldly life, he never recovers it; therefore show some pity to him, and give him some comfort whilst he lives.

Job 14:7

7 For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.