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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-fifth, thirty-sixth, and thirty-seventh chapters of…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-fifth, thirty-sixth, and thirty-seventh chapters of the book of Job being the substance of thirty-five lectures / by Joseph Caryl ...
London: printed by M. Simmons, 1664
AN EXPOSITION WITH Practical Observations UPON The Thirty-fifth, Th… › Chapter 37 › Verses 23-24
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Secondly, In Judgment towards his enemies (Psal. 149.9.) He will execute on them the Judgment that is written, and that is no inconsiderable, nor easy Judgment. The servants of God may smart sorely under these Judgments, but the wicked and rebellious shall perish, and sink under them. How dreadful is that profession or protestation which the Lord made by Moses (Deut. 32.41.) If I whet my glittering sword, and my hand take hold of Judgment, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
Secondly, In Judgment towards his enemies (Psal. 149.9.) He will execute on them the Judgment that is written, and that is no inconsiderable, nor easie Judgment. The servants of God may smart sorely under these Judgments, but the wicked and rebellious shall perish, and sink under them. How dreadfull is that profession or protestation which the Lord made by Moses (Deut. 32.41.) If I whet my glittering sword, and my hand take hold of Judgment, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
Some, possibly, may object, Surely there is no such appearance of Gods excellency in Judgment upon the wicked of the wo•ld, the enemies of his name and ways. It grew to a Proverb (Mal. 2.17.) Ye say, every one that doth evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delighteth in them, or where is the God of Judgment? Evil men seem to be good in the eyes of the Lo•d when they enjoy good; and if it be so, (said some) Where is the God of Judgment?
Some, possibly, may object, Surely there is no such appearance of Gods excellency in Judgment upon the wicked of the wold, the enemies of his name and wayes. It grew to a Proverb (