Job 3:16, 20, 33:30, Psa 56:13, Ecc 11:7 | JFB | STEP | 16. untimely birth — ( ); preferable to the life of the restless miser ( ).

Job 3:16

16. untimely birth— (Ps 58:8); preferable to the life of the restless miser (Ec 6:3-5).

Job 3:20

20. Wherefore giveth he light—namely, God; often omitted reverentially (Job 24:23; Ec 9:9). Light, that is, life. The joyful light ill suits the mourners. The grave is most in unison with their feelings.

Job 33:30

30. Referring to Job 33:28 (Ps 50:13).

Psalms 56:13

13. The question implies an affirmative answer, drawn from past experience.

falling—as from a precipice.

before God—in His favor during life.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

7. light—of life (Ec 7:11; Ps 49:19). Life is enjoyable, especially to the godly.