I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
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Interpretation
Being thus honoured and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honour, in a good old age. If such an expectation arise from lively faith in the providence and promise of God, it is well; but if from conceit of our own wisdom, and dependence on changeable, earthly things, it is ill grounded, and turns to sin.