Job 16:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.

Image from a wild beast. So God is represented (Job 10:16).

Who hateth me - rather, 'and pursues me hard, or in a hostile manner.' Job would not ascribe 'hatred' to God (Psalms 50:22, "Consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces").

Mine enemy - rather, he sharpens, etc., 'as an enemy' (Psalms 7:12). Darts wrathful glances at me, like a foe (Job 13:24. "Thou holdest me for thine enemy").

Job 16:9

9 He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.