he draweth also the mighty Rather as above, he continueth the mighty, i. e. He (God) prolongeth their life and continueth them in their place. The "mighty" are the oppressive lords of the soil, Job 24:2 seq. And it is God that upholds them by His power; comp. ch. Job 9:24.

he riseth up, and no man is sure of life Rather as above. Even when they fall under calamity or sickness and "believe not that they shall live," i. e. despair of recovery or of regaining their former prosperity, they are raised up again, their life and power being prolonged.

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