22 then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint.
22 then let my shoulder blade fall from my shoulder, and let my arm be broken from its socket.
22 Go ahead, break both my arms, cut off all my fingers!
22 Then let my arm fall from my shoulder, Let my arm be torn from the socket.
22 then let my shoulder be wrenched out of place! Let my arm be torn from its socket!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 31:22
Commentary on Job 31:16-23
(Read Job 31:16-23)
Job's conscience gave testimony concerning his just and charitable behaviour toward the poor. He is most large upon this head, because in this matter he was particularly accused. He was tender of all, and hurtful to none. Notice the principles by which Job was restrained from being uncharitable and unmerciful. He stood in awe of the Lord, as certainly against him, if he should wrong the poor. Regard to worldly interests may restrain a man from actual crimes; but the grace of God alone can make him hate, dread, and shun sinful thoughts and desires.