Job 24:22 - Exposition

He draweth also the mighty with his power ; i.e. he draws to his side, and makes his helpers, those who are mighty, attracting them or compelling them to join him by the power which he already has. He riseth up, and no man is sure of life . This is also the translation of the Revised Version. Some commentators, however, prefer to render, "He riseth up, when he has despaired of life; " i.e. the wicked man, when he has been brought into trouble, either sickness or danger of death at the hands of Justice, to men's surprise, "riseth up"—is delivered from the danger, and recovers his prosperity.