job 33:17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.

job 33:17 That He may turn man aside [from his] conduct, And keep man from pride;

17. purpose--Margin, "work." So Job 36:9. So "business" in a bad sense (1Sa 20:19). Elihu alludes to Job's words (Job 17:11). "Pride," an open "pit" (Job 33:18) which God hides or covers up, lest man should fall into it. Even the godly need to learn the lesson which trials teach, to "humble themselves under the mighty hand of God."

job 33:17 That He may turn man aside [from his] conduct, And keep man from pride;

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