Job 11:19 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.

Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid. (Psalms 4:8; Proverbs 3:24; Isaiah 14:30.)

Lie down - image from a quadruped couching down to rest (Genesis 49:14) - Oriental images of prosperity.

Yea, many shall make suit unto thee - literally, 'stroke thy face,' 'be sweet to,' 'caress thee' (Proverbs 19:6).

Job 11:19

19 Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suitd unto thee.