21 Now no one can look at the sun, bright as it is in the skies after the wind has swept them clean.
21 And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
21 "And now no one looks on the light when it is bright in the skies, when the wind has passed and cleared them.
21 No one in his right mind stares straight at the sun on a clear and cloudless day.
21 Even now men cannot look at the light when it is bright in the skies, When the wind has passed and cleared them.
21 We cannot look at the sun, for it shines brightly in the sky when the wind clears away the clouds.
18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
18 The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine.
18 But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.
18 The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.
(Read Proverbs 4:14-27)
The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the nearest way to compass some end; but it is an evil way, and will end ill; if thou love thy God and thy soul, avoid it. It is not said, Keep at a due distance, but at a great distance; never think you can get far enough from it. The way of the righteous is light; Christ is their Way, and he is the Light. The saints will not be perfect till they reach heaven, but there they shall shine as the sun in his strength. The way of sin is as darkness. The way of the wicked is dark, therefore dangerous; they fall into sin, but know not how to avoid it. They fall into trouble, but never seek to know wherefore God contends with them, nor what will be in the end of it. This is the way we are bid to shun. Attentive hearing the word of God, is a good sign of a work of grace begun in the heart, and a good means of carrying it on. There is in the word of God a proper remedy for all diseases of the soul. Keep thy heart with all diligence. We must set a strict guard upon our souls; keep our hearts from doing hurt, and getting hurt. A good reason is given; because out of it are the issues of life. Above all, we should seek from the Lord Jesus that living water, the sanctifying Spirit, issuing forth unto everlasting life. Thus we shall be enabled to put away a froward mouth and perverse lips; our eyes will be turned from beholding vanity, looking straight forward, and walking by the rule of God's word, treading in the steps of our Lord and Master. Lord, forgive the past, and enable us to follow thee more closely for the time to come.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 37:21
Commentary on Job 37:21-24
(Read Job 37:21-24)
Elihu concludes his discourse with some great sayings concerning the glory of God. Light always is, but is not always to be seen. When clouds come between, the sun is darkened in the clear day. The light of God's favour shines ever towards his faithful servants, though it be not always seen. Sins are clouds, and often hinder us from seeing that bright light which is in the face of God. Also, as to those thick clouds of sorrow which often darken our minds, the Lord hath a wind which passes and clears them away. What is that wind? It is his Holy Spirit. As the wind dispels and sweeps away the clouds which are gathered in the air, so the Spirit of God clears our souls from the clouds and fogs of ignorance and unbelief, of sin and lust. From all these clouds the Holy Spirit of God frees us in the work of regeneration. And from all the clouds which trouble our consciences, the Holy Spirit sets us free in the work of consolation. Now that God is about to speak, Elihu delivers a few words, as the sum of all his discourse. With God is terrible majesty. Sooner or later all men shall fear him.