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John Trapp Complete Commentary

Job 21:26

They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.

Ver. 26. They shall lie down alike in the dust, and worms, &c.] Death and afflictions are common to them both, as Ecc 9:2-3 How then do ye pronounce me wicked, because afflicted, and free among the dead, free of that company? &c.

And the worms shall cover them] Who haply were once covered with costliest clothing. The best are but worm's meat; why then should we pamper and trick up these carcases?

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