Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Job 20:1-29
Job 20:2 . I make haste to answer, for thou reproachest both God and us. Zophar had felt the point of Job’s sword, in the preseding discourse; but the present chapter may well be considered as a most interesting specimen of patriarchal eloquence. It is admired among the Hebrews, many of the phrases being cited in the book of Psalms. The greater part is allegory, or a continuation of figures, illustrative of crime and punishment, of destruction to the wicked, and the most abject poverty to... read more
Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Job 20:1-29
Chapter 20So Zophar, the third of the speakers, gives his second discourse. And again, he was the guy that was dealing with traditions earlier, and with wisdom and all, so he said to Job,Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste ( Job 20:2 ).In others words, "I want to be quick to answer you on this."I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causes me to answer. Don't you know this of old, since man was placed on the earth, That the... read more