Job 9:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? He taketh away - He never gives, but he is ever lending: and while the gift is useful or is improved, he permits it to remain; but when it becomes useless or is misused, he recalls it.

Who can hinder him? - Literally, Who can cause him to restore it?

What doest thou? - He is supreme, and will give account of none of his matters. He is infinitely wise, and cannot mistake. He is infinitely kind, and can do nothing cruel. He is infinitely good, and can do nothing wrong. No one, therefore, should question either his motives or his operations.

Job 9:12

12 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinderc him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?