15. And now —Since we who serve Jehovah are not prosperous and "the proud" heathen flourish in prosperity, we must pronounce them the favorites of God ( Malachi 2:17 ; Psalms 73:12 ). set up —literally, "built up": metaphor from architecture ( Psalms 73:12- : ; compare Genesis 16:2 , Margin; Genesis 30:3 , Margin. ) tempt God —dare God to punish them, by breaking His laws ( Genesis 30:3- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-16" class="com-number"
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